Description
1.Brainstorm the characteristics of an exceptionally creative person, such as a poet or painter. Then have reflect on whether psychological “abnormality” is a characteristic they associate with
creative individuals and if so, why? 2.Read an APA Observer article summarizing the ongoing discussion about the relationship between creativity and mental health (available online:
http://www.apa.org imonitorinov03/plath.html (Links to an external site.)). 3.Discuss whether your opinions are supported by the research available. You may also touch on our societal reactions to
nonconformity (a characteristic many artists may aspire to in expressing their creativity) and how intolerance to nonconformity may contribute to the perception of abnormality.