Colin Berry’s scientific contributions

... ▪ High-creativity often come from: (Damian & Simonton, 2015;Simonton, 1994;Berry, 1981;Berry, 1999;Eisenstadt, 1978;Goertzel et al., 1978;Roe, 1953) o Non-traditional backgrounds • e.g., cultural or religious minorities, • morbid tendencies, • early orphanhood, or • financial difficulties o Have unconventional education and training experiences • e.g., study abroad, • multiple mentors, • eagerly reading, and • various hobbies ▪ Resilient people with difficult childhoods might be more creative. ...

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From Adversity to Advantage: An Investigation on the Relationship Between Adverse and Benevolent Childhood Experiences, Resilience, and Creativity