Explain Csikszentmihalyi's Connection Between Creativity and Semiautomatic Activities

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Essay

Explain Csikszentmihalyi's connection between creativity and semiautomatic activities. Give two examples of what may serve as semiautomatic activities for typical college students.

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Definitions:

Chips

Thin slices of potatoes, vegetables, or other foods, fried or baked until crispy, commonly served as a snack or side dish.

Equal Marginal Principle

The principle stating that optimal allocation occurs when the marginal benefits from allocation of resources to different uses are equalized.

MRS

An abbreviation for Marginal Rate of Substitution, which is the rate at which a consumer is willing to exchange quantities of one good for another while maintaining the same level of utility.

Price Ratio

The proportionate comparison or ratio of the prices of two different goods or services.