THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO THE INTERPRETATION OF THE CONCEPT OF "CREATIVITY"

Barzyh Anna, Morozova Olga

Object: Identification and attempt to structure the concept of "creativity" on the example of domestic and foreign researchers studying aspects of creativity. The data obtained will provide a more complete understanding of the essence and structure of creativity, as well as create the basis for a future strategy for its development. Based on the analysis of domestic and foreign researchers studying aspects of creativity, an attempt was made to structure the definitions of the concept of creativity and four main theoretical approaches to the interpretation of the concept of creativity were formulated. A conclusion is formulated about the tendency to expand the limits of the concept of creativity in psychological research, and the possibility of developing creative abilities in neuropsychological research is also noted.

Keywords:creativity; the concept of creativity; the creative potential of the personality of student; creative pedagogy; psychology; neuropsychology