Briefly Define the Nature of Creativity, and Discuss Its Association

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Essay

Briefly define the nature of creativity, and discuss its association with personality, intelligence, and mental illness.

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Definitions:

Spontaneously Mutate

Refers to the process by which an organism's DNA changes without external influence, leading to genetic variation.

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Sociobiologists

Scientists who study the biological basis of all forms of social behavior, including in humans, in the context of evolution.

Evolutionarily Beneficial

Traits or behaviors that increase the chances of survival and reproduction, thus being favored by natural selection.