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1. Creativity and Problem Solving Within the last 50 years, however, researchers have largely rejected this idea. Instead, they have identified many other factors that can influence creativity. They have found that creativity is much closer to American inventor Thomas Edison’s idea. He said (sometimes referring to ‘invention’ and sometimes referring to ‘genius’): What it boils down to is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration’. In a historical sequence, the various factors that can influence creativity can be summarised as: Muse – being inspired Serendipity – being lucky Association – the insight based on linking ideas Personality – being a creative person Skill – having the mental flexibility to see new possibilities Experience – being able to recognise new possibilities Motivation – being persistent enough to find new possibilities Culture – being encouraged to investigate new possibilities Emergence – interacting with others to cr...