What determines the level and areas in which individuals exhibit creativity?

a) IQ scores and intelligence levels

b) Heredity and genetic makeup

c) Environmental factors and opportunities

d) Age and cultural background

c

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.