Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Variations in Psychological Attributes

Question:

Can an average person reach the level of highly creative individuals like Tagore or Shakespeare through training?

Options:

Yes, with extensive training and effort

No, because creativity is solely determined by heredity

Yes, but only with natural talent and no training

No, because creativity cannot be enhanced beyond its present level

Correct Answer:

No, because creativity cannot be enhanced beyond its present level

Explanation:

There is no disagreement that creativity is determined by both heredity and environment. Limits of the creative potential are set by heredity, environmental factors stimulate the development of creativity. How much of the creative potential can be realised, when and in what specific form and direction is largely determined by environmental factors such as motivation, commitment, family support, peer influences, training opportunities, etc. Although no amount of training can transform an average person to the level of Tagore, Shakespeare, etc. but it is also true that every individual can raise her/his level of creative potential beyond its present level.