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This bibliography includes information on the history, research support, practical applications, and impact of Creative Problem Solving.

Avarello, L. (1993). An exploratory study to determine the impact of a creative studies course on at-risk students. Unpublished masters thesis, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Bahr, M., Sears, J., Anderson, E., & Walker, K. (2003). Creative Problem Solving for General Education Intervention Teams, 2002-2003. Terre Haute: Indiana State University, Blumberg Center,; accessed on-line at www.indstate.edu/soe/blumberg/cpsresearch.html

Bahr, M., Sears, J., Anderson, E., Buddle, B., Freeman, T., Miller, M., & Walker, K. (2002). Creative Problem Solving for GEI Evaluation Outcomes 2001-2002. Terre Haute: Indiana State University, Blumberg Center for Special Education; accessed on-line at www.indstate.edu/soe/blumberg/cpsresearch.html

Basadur, M. (1987). Needed research in creativity for business and industrial applications. In: S. G. Isaksen, (Ed.), Frontiers of creativity research: Beyond the basics. (pp. 390-416). Buffalo, NY: Bearly Limited.

Basadur, M. (1993). Impacts and outcomes of creativity in organizational settings. In S.G. Isaksen, et. Al. (Eds.), Nurturing and developing creativity: The emergence of a discipline. (pp. 278-313). Norwood, NJ: Ablex.

Basadur, M. & Finkbeiner, C. T. (1985). Measuring preference for ideation in creative problem solving training. Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 21 (1), 37-49.

Basadur, M., Graen, G., & Green, S. (1982). Training in creative problem solving: Effects on ideation and problem finding in an industrial research organization. Organizational Behavior and Human Performance, 30, 41-70.

Basadur, M., Graen, G., & Scandura, T. (1986). Training effects on attitudes toward divergent thinking among manufacturing engineers. Journal of Applied Psychology, 71 (4), 612-617.

Basadur, M. & Thompson, R. (1986). Usefulness of the ideation principle of extended effort in real world professional and managerial creative problem solving. Journal of Creative Behavior, 20 (1), 23-34.

Binis, R. (1983). Management development: A supervisory training program. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Bognar, R., Guy, M., Purifico, S. B., Redmond, L., Schoonmaker, J., Schoonover, P., & Treffinger, D. (2003). Practical tools for creative and critical thinking: Applications for Destination ImagiNation®. Glassboro, NJ: Destination ImagiNation, Inc.

Britz, A. (1995). History, development and current applications of the Creative Problem Solving model. Unpublished masterÕs project. Darmstadt Technological Institute and the Creative Problem Solving Group Buffalo.

Brophy, D. R. (1998). Understanding, measuring, and enhancing collective creative problem-solving efforts. Creativity Research Journal, 11 (3), 199-229.

Bruce, B. (1991). Impact of creative problem solving training on management behavior in the retail food industry. Unpublished master's project, Center for Studies in Creativity, State University College at Buffalo. Buffalo, NY.

Buddle, B. & Miller, M. (2001, April). Creative Problem Solving for General Education Intervention Teams. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Kansas City, KS.

Buddle, B., Wolfe, P., Bahr, M. W., & Littlejohn, W. (manuscript submitted for publication). Using Creative-Problem Solving with General Education Intervention Teams.

Buyer, L. (1988). Creative problem solving: A comparison of performance under different instructions. Journal of Creative Behavior, 22, (1), 55-61.

Christie, K., & Kaminski, K. (2002). Creative problem solving at the United Way. CPSB Communique, 13, 8+11.

Clemons, S. (1981). The messy room: Evaluation of a CPS simulation for parents. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Cliff, C. (1993). Conceptual relationships between creative problem solving and Ghandian and Kingian non-violent social change processes. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Cohn, C. (1984). Creativity training effectiveness: A research synthesis. Dissertation Abstracts International, 45, 2501A.

Colucci, L. (1990). Integrating critical and creative thinking skills in a fourth-grade science class. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Comadena, M. E. (1984). Brainstorming groups: Ambiguity tolerance, communication apprehension, task attraction, and individual productivity. Small Group Behavior, 15, 251-264.

Cramond, B., Martin, C., & Shaw, E. (1990). Generalizability of creative problem solving procedures to real-life problems. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 13, 141-155.

Curran, J. M. (1983). Effects of creative problem solving training on learning disabled students' thinking and self-concept scores. Unpublished masters thesis: Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

DeSchryver, L. (1992). An impact study of creative problem solving facilitation training in an organizational setting. Unpublished masters thesis, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Dorval, K. B., Isaksen, S. G., & Treffinger, D. J. (1996). Interview with the CPS Team. Think: The magazine on critical & creative thinking, 7 (2), 7-10

Duling, G. (1983). CPS for the eency weency spider. Buffalo, NY: DOK Publishers.

Duling, G. (1984). CPS for the fourth little pig. Buffalo, NY: DOK Publishers.

Duling, G. (1989). CPS for the tortoise and the hare. Buffalo, NY: DOK Publishers.

Dunn, R., Dunn, K. & Treffinger, D. J. (1992). Bringing out the giftedness in your child. New York: Wiley.

Easterday, A. L. (2003). Factors to consider when using CPS in the classroom. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University, Blumberg Center, student papers; accessed on-line at www.indstate.edu/soe/blumberg/cpsstudent.html

Eberle, B. (1978). CPS for kids. Buffalo, NY: DOK. (Reissued in 1996 by Prufrock Press, Waco, TX).

Eberle, B. & Stanish, B. (1984). Be a problem solver. Buffalo, NY: DOK. (Reissued in 1996 by Prufrock Press, Waco, TX).

Engel, A. E. (2003). Lost prizes and creative problem solving: Impact on future interventions. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University, Blumberg Center, student papers; accessed on-line at www.indstate.edu/soe/blumberg/cpsstudent.html

Elwell, P. (1986). An analysis of the field-testing of CPS for teenagers using the Torrance Tests. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Feldhusen, J. F. & Treffinger, D. J. (1985). Creative thinking and problem solving in gifted education. [Third Edition.] Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt.

Field, J. T. (1978). Creative problem solving as a proposed curriculum addition for primary grades: A stimulus toward development of self-concept. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Finck, S. E. (1981). CPS and vocational programming. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Firestien, R. L. (1988). Effects of creative problem solving training on communication behaviors and quality of ideas generated in small groups. Journal of Creative Behavior, 22, 273-274.

Firestien, R. L. (1989). Why didn't I think of that? A personal and professional guide to better ideas and decision making. Buffalo, NY: United/DOK.

Firestien, R. L. (1990). Effects of creative problem solving training on communication behaviors in small groups. Small Group Research, 21 (4), 507-521.

Firestien, R. L. & Lunken, H. P. (1993). Assessment of the long term effects of the master of science program in creative studies on its graduates. Journal of Creative Behavior, 27, 188-199.

Firestien, R. L. & McCowan, R. J. (1988). Creative problem solving and communication behaviors in small groups. Creativity Research Journal, 1, 106-114.

Firestien, R. L. & Treffinger, D. J. (1983). Ownership and converging: essential ingredients of creative problem solving. Journal of Creative Behavior, l7, 32-38.

Firestien, R. L. & Treffinger, D. J. (1989, July/August). Update: Guidelines for effective facilitation of creative problem solving - Part I. G/C/T Magazine, 35-39.

Firestien, R. L. & Treffinger, D. J. (1989, September/October). Update: Guidelines for effective facilitation of creative problem solving - Part II. G/C/T Magazine, 44-47.

Firestien, R. L. & Treffinger, D. J. (1989, November/December). Update: Guidelines for effective facilitation of creative problem solving - Part III. G/C/T Magazine, 40-44.

Fontenot, N. A. (1992). Effects of training in creativity and creative problem finding upon business people. The Journal of Social Psychology, 133 (1), 11-22.

Foucar-Szocki, D. (1982). Predictors of successful CPS facilitation. Unpublished masters thesis, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Freeman, T., Wolfe, P., Littlejohn, W., & Mayfield, N. (2001). Measuring success: Survey shows CPS impacts Indiana. CPSB Communique, 12, 1-6.

Gaulin, J. P. (1985). Creativity: unlocking the creative work environment. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Gilligian, M. (1980). Applications of CPS for independent study and research with secondary students. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Giordano, N. (1982). CPS workshop for nurses. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Grimes, J. (2001). The impact of Creative Problem Solving for general education intervention teams on team members' ratings of treatment acceptability. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Indiana State University, Terre Haute.

Hinterberger, A. M. (1979). Creative problem solving in industrial arts education. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Huber, J. R., Treffinger, D. J., Tracy, D. B., & Rand D. C. (1979). Self-instructional use of programmed creativity training materials with gifted and regular students. Journal of Educational Psychology, 7l, 303-309.

Hunsaker, S.L. (2005). Outcomes of creativity training programs. Gifted Child Quarterly, 49 (4), 292-299.

Hurley, C. (1993). The relationship between KAI style and the use of CPS. Unpublished masters thesis, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Isaksen, S. G. (1983). Toward a model for the facilitation of creative problem solving. Journal of Creative Behavior, 17, 15-31.

Isaksen, S. G. (1984). Implications of creativity for middle school education. Transessence: The Journal of Emerging Adolescent Education, 12, 13-27.

Isaksen, S. G. (1986). Facilitating small group creativity. In: S. S. Gryskiewicz & R. M. Burnside (Eds.), Blueprint for innovation: Creativity week VIII proceedings. (pp. 71-84). Greensboro, NC: Center for Creative Leadership.

Isaksen, S. G. (Ed.). (1987). Frontiers of creativity research: Beyond the basics. Buffalo, NY: Bearly Limited.

Isaksen, S. G. (1988a). Educational implications of creativity research: An updated rationale for creative learning. In: K. Gronhaug & G. Kaufmann, (Eds.) Innovation: A cross-disciplinary perspective. (pp. 167-203). Oslo, Norway: Norwegian University Press.

Isaksen, S. G. (1988b). Human factors for innovative problem solving. In: R. L. Kuhn (Ed.) Handbook for creative and innovative managers. (pp. 139-146). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Isaksen, S. G. (1988c). Innovative problem solving in groups: New methods and research opportunities. In: Y. Ijiri & R. L. Kuhn (Eds.), New directions in innovative management. (pp. 145-168). Cambridge, MA: Ballinger.

Isaksen, S. G. (1995). CPS: Linking creativity and problem solving. In G. Kaufmann, T. Helstrup, & K. H. Teigen, (Eds.), Problem solving and cognitive processes: A festschrift in honour of Kjell Raaheim (pp. 145-181). Bergen-Sandviken, Norway: Fagbokforlaget Vigmostad & Bjørke AS.

Isaksen, S. G. (1996). Task appraisal and process planning: Managing change methods. International Creativity Network Newsletter, 6 (1), 4-11.

Isaksen, S. G. (1998). Review of brainstorming research: Six critical issues for inquiry. (Monograph #302). Williamsville, NY: Creative Problem Solving Group, Inc.

Isaksen, S. G. (Ed.). (2000). Facilitative leadership: Making a difference with creative problem solving. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.

Isaksen, S. G. (2008). A compendium of evidence on Creative Problem Solving. Orchard Park, NY: Creative Problem Solving Group, Inc. PDF file available at: www.cpsb.com/research/articles/

Isaksen, S. G., & DeSchryver. , L. (2000). Making a difference with CPS: A summary of the evidence. In: S. G. Isaksen (Ed.) Facilitative leadership: Making a difference with Creative Problem Solving. (pp. 187-248). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.

Isaksen, S. G. & Dorval, K. B. (1993a). Toward an improved understanding of creativity within people: The level-style distinction. In: S. G. Isaksen, M. C. Murdock, R. L. Firestien, & D. J. Treffinger (Eds.). Understanding and recognizing creativity: Emergence of a discipline. (pp. 299-330). Norwood, NJ: Ablex

Isaksen, S. G. & Dorval, K. B. (1993b). Changing views of creative problem solving: Over 40 years of continuous improvement. International Creativity Network Newsletter, 3 (1), 1, 4-5.

Isaksen, S. G., Dorval, K. B., Noller, R. B., & Firestien, R. L. (1993). The dynamic nature of creative problem solving. In: S. S. Gryskiewicz (Ed.), Discovering creativity: Proceedings of the 1992 International Creativity and Networking Conference. (pp. 155-162). Greensboro, NC: Center for Creative Leadership.

Isaksen, S. G., Dorval, K. B. & Treffinger, D. J. (1994). Creative approaches to problem solving. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt.

Isaksen, S. G., Dorval, K. B., & Treffinger, D. J. (1996). Brainstorming. Think: The magazine on critical & creative thinking, 7 (2), 11-14.

Isaksen, S. G., Dorval, K. B., & Treffinger, D. J. (1998). Toolbox for creative problem solving: Basic tools and resources. Williamsville, NY: Creative Problem Solving Group-Buffalo.

Isaksen, S. G., Dorval, K. B. & Treffinger, D. J. (2000). Creative approaches to problem solving. 2nd Edition. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt.

Isaksen, S. G., & Gaulin, J. P. (2005). A reexamination of brainstorming research: implications for research and practice. Gifted Child Quarterly, 49 (4), 315-329.

Isaksen, S. G. & Murdock, M. C. (1990). The outlook for the study of creativity: An emerging discipline? Studia Psychologia, 32, 53-77.

Isaksen, S. G., Murdock, M. C., Firestien, R. L., & Treffinger, D. J. (Eds.). (1993a). Understanding and recognizing creativity: Emergence of a discipline. Norwood, NJ: Ablex.

Isaksen, S. G., Murdock, M. C., Firestien, R. L., & Treffinger, D. J. (Eds.). (1993b). Nurturing and developing creativity: Emergence of a discipline. Norwood, NJ: Ablex

Isaksen, S. G. & Parnes, S. J. (1985). Curriculum planning for creative thinking and problem solving. Journal of Creative Behavior, 19 (1).

Isaksen, S. G., Puccio, G. J., & Treffinger, D. J. (1993). An ecological approach to creativity research: Profiling for creative problem solving. Journal of Creative Behavior, 27, 149-170.

Isaksen, S. G., Stein, M. I., Hills, D. A., & Gryskiewicz, S. S. (1984). A proposed model for the formulation of creativity research. Journal of Creative Behavior, 18, 67-75.

Isaksen, S. G., & Treffinger, D. J. (1985). Creative problem solving: The basic course. Buffalo, NY: Bearly Limited.

Isaksen, S. G. & Treffinger, D. J. (1991). Creative learning and problem solving. In: A. Costa (Ed.), Developing minds-a sourcebook for teaching thinking; Volume II: The programs. (pp. 89-93). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Isaksen, S. G., & Treffinger, D. J. Versions of creative problem solving. Creative Learning Today, 12 (1), 8-9.

Isaksen, S. G., & Treffinger, D. J. (2004). Celebrating 50 years of reflective practice: Versions of creative problem solving. Journal of Creative Behavior, 38 (2), 75-101.

Isaksen, S. G., Treffinger, D. J., & Dorval, K. B. (1997). The creative problem solving framework: An historical perspective. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Isaksen, S. G., Treffinger, D. J., & Dorval, K. B. (2001, Spring). Clarifying our CPS vocabulary. CPSB Communique, 11, 7-11.

Kabanoff, B. & Bottger, P. (1991). Effectiveness of creativity training and its relation to selected personality factors. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 13, 235-248.

Kassiram, K. (1983). Applications of CPS in language arts/writing curriculum in Trinidad. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Keller-Mathers, S. (1990). Impact of creative problem solving training on participants' personal and professional lives: A replication and extension. Unpublished Master's Project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Keller-Mathers, S. & Puccio, K. (2000). Big tools for young thinkers. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Lashua, D. (1982). On CPS training for nurses. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Lewis, K. L. (1988). Creative problem solving workshop for secondary gifted programming. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Linderman, C. (1992). Incorporating creative and critical thinking skills into a holiday curriculum for elementary children. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Littlejohn, W. R., & Wolfe, P. S. (2000, April). Creative Problem Solving Techniques for Building Tomorrow Together. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exception Children, Vancouver, Canada.

Lunken, H. (1990). Assessment of long term effects of the master of science degree in creative studies on its graduates. Unpublished master's project, Center for Studies in Creativity, State University College at Buffalo. Buffalo, NY.

Mansfield, R. S., Busse, T. V., & Krepelke, E. J. (1978). The effectiveness of creativity training. Review of Educational Research, 48, 517-536.

McCluskey, K. W., Baker, P. A., Bergsgaard, M., & McCluskey, A. (2001). Creative problem solving in the trenches: Interventions with at-risk populations. (Monograph #308). Williamsville, NY: Creative Problem Solving Group, Inc.

McCluskey, K. W., Baker, P. A., & McCluskey, A. (2005). Creative problem solving with marginalized populations: Reclaiming lost prizes through in-the-trenches interventions. Gifted Child Quarterly, 49 (4), 330-341.

McCluskey, K. W., Place, D., Treffinger, D., & McCluskey, A. (1998, Fall). CPS gives aboriginal inmates a second chance. CPSB Communique, 6, pp. 1-4.

McCluskey, K. W., Treffinger, D. J., & Baker, P. A. (1995, December). Talent recognition and development: Challenges for schools of tomorrow. Illinois Council for the Gifted Journal.

McDonald-Schwartz, L. (1991). A preliminary experimental evaluation of creative problem solving curriculum resources. Unpublished master's thesis, Center for Studies in Creativity, State University College at Buffalo. Buffalo, NY.

McKinney, A. C. (2001). The use of a Creative Problem Solving process with general education interventions teams. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Indiana State University, Terre Haute.

Meadow, A. & Parnes, S. J. (1959). Evaluation of training in creative problem solving. Journal of Applied Psychology, 43, 189-194.

Meadow, A., Parnes, S. J., & Reese, H. R. (1959). Influence of brainstorming instructions and problem sequence on a creative problem solving test. Journal of Applied Psychology, 43, 413-416.

Miller, B. (1992). The use of outdoor-based training initiatives to enhance the understanding of creative problem solving. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Murdock, M. C. & Puccio, G. J. (1993). A contextual organizer for conducting creativity research. In: S. G. Isaksen, M. C. Murdock, R. L. Firestien, & D. J. Treffinger, (Eds.). Understanding and recognizing creativity: Emergence of a discipline. (pp. 249-280). Norwood, NJ: Ablex.

Neilson, L. (1990). Impact of CPS training: An in-depth evaluation of a six-day course in CPS. Unpublished masters thesis, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Noller, R. B. (1977). Scratching the surface of creative problem solving. Buffalo, NY: DOK Publishers.

Noller, R. B., Heintz, R. E., & Blaeuer, D. A. (1978). Creative problem solving in mathematics. Buffalo, NY: DOK Publishers.

Noller, R. B. & Parnes, S. J. (1972). Applied creativity: The creative studies project. Part III: The curriculum. Journal of Creative Behavior, 6, (4), 275-294.

Noller, R. B., Parnes, S. J., & Biondi, A. M. (1976). Creative actionbook. New York: Scribners.

Noller, R. B., Treffinger, D. J. & Houseman, E. D. (1979). It's a gas to be gifted: CPS for the gifted and talented. Buffalo, NY: DOK Publishers.

Osborn, A. F. (1948). Your creative power: How to use imagination. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Osborn, A. F. (1952a). Wake up your mind: 101 ways to develop creativeness. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Osborn, A. F. (1952b). How to become more creative: 101 rewarding ways to develop your potential talent. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Parnes, S. J. (1961). The effects of extended effort in creative problem solving. Journal of Educational Psychology, 52, 117-122.

Parnes, S. J. (1963). The deferment-judgment principle: A clarification of the literature. Psychological Reports, 12, 521-522.

Parnes, S. J. (1964). Research on developing creative behavior. In: C. W. Taylor (Ed.), Widening horizons in creativity. (pp. 145-169). New York: Wiley.

Parnes, S. J. (1966). Programming creative behavior. Buffalo, NY: State University of New York at Buffalo, Final Report of NDEA Title VII Project #5-0716, Grant #7-42-1630-213.

Parnes, S. J. (1970). Programming creative behavior. Child Development, 41, 2.

Parnes, S. J. (1971). Creativity: Developing human potential. Journal of Creative Behavior, 5, 19-36.

Parnes, S. J. (1972a). Creativity: Unlocking human potential. Buffalo, NY: DOK.

Parnes, S. J. (1972b). Nurturing creative ability. The New England Reading Association Journal, 7, 2.

Parnes, S. J. (1972c). Programming creative behavior. In: C. W. Taylor (Ed.), Climate for creativity. (pp. 193-227). New York: Pergamon.

Parnes, S. J. (1973). Evaluation of training in creative problem solving. In: M. Goldfried & M. Merbaum (Eds.). Behavior change for self-control. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.

Parnes, S. J. (1974). Applied imagination and the production of original verbal images. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 138, 130.

Parnes, S. J. (1975a). Aha! In: I. Taylor & J. Getzels (Eds.) Perspectives in creativity. (pp. 224-248). Chicago: Aldine.

Parnes, S. J. (1975b). Aha! Insights into creative behavior. Buffalo, NY: DOK.

Parnes, S. J. (1976). Creativity development. In: S. Goodman (Ed.), Handbook on contemporary education. (pp. 498-501). Princeton, NJ: Reference Development Corp.

Parnes, S. J. (1977). Guiding creative action. Gifted Child Quarterly, 21 (4), 460-476.

Parnes, S. J. (1978). The Creative Studies Project at Buffalo State University College. In: M. K. Raina (Ed.). Creativity research: International perspectives. (pp. 272-274). New Delhi, India: National Council for Educational Research and Training.

Parnes, S. J. (1981). The magic of your mind. Buffalo, NY: Creative Education Foundation.

Parnes, S. J. (1987). The Creative Studies Project. In: S. G. Isaksen (Ed.), Frontiers of creativity research: Beyond the basics. (pp. 156-188). Buffalo, NY: Bearly Limited.

Parnes, S. J. (Ed.). (1992). Source book for creative problem solving. Buffalo, NY: Creative Education Foundation.

Parnes, S. J. (2000). Fifty years of creative problem solving. In: E. P. Torrance (Ed.). On the edge and keeping on the edge. (pp.15-31). Westport, CT: Ablex.

Parnes, S. J. & Biondi, A. M. (1975). Creativity: A delicate balance. Journal of Creative Behavior, 9, 149-158.

Parnes, S. J. & Meadow, A. (1959). Effects of brainstorming instruction on creative problem solving of trained and untrained subjects. Journal of Educational Psychology, 50, 171-176.

Parnes, S. J. & Meadow, A. (1960). Evaluation of persistence of effects produced by a creative problem solving course. Psychological Reports, 7, 357-361.

Parnes, S. J. & Noller, R. B. (1971). The creative studies project: Raison d'etre and introduction. Journal of Research and Development in Education, 4, 63-66.

Parnes, S. J. & Noller, R. B. (1972a). Applied creativity: The creative studies project. Part I: The development. Journal of Creative Behavior, 6 (1) 11-22.

Parnes, S. J. & Noller, R. B. (1972b). Applied creativity: The creative studies project. Part II: Results of the two year program. Journal of Creative Behavior, 6 (3) 164-186.

Parnes, S. J. & Noller, R. B. (1973). Applied creativity: The creative studies project. Part IV: Personality findings and conclusions. Journal of Creative Behavior, 7 (1) 15-36.

Parnes, S. J., Noller, R. B. & Biondi, A. M. (1977). Guide to creative action. New York: Scribners.

Pershyn, G. (1992). An investigation into the graphic depictions of natural creative problem solving process. Unpublished masters thesis, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Place, D., McCluskey, K., McCluskey, A., & Treffinger, D. J. (2000). Second chance: Talent development and creativity in native inmate populations. Journal of Creative Behavior. 34 (3), 165-174.

Puccio, G. J., Firestien, R. L., Coyle, C., & Masucci, C. (2006). A review of the effectiveness of CPS training: A focus on workplace issues. Creativity and Innovation Management, 15, 19-33.

Puccio, G. J., Murdock, M. C., & Mance, M. (2007). Creative leadership: Skills that drive change. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.

Puccio, G. J., Treffinger, D. J., & Talbot, R. (1995). Exploratory examination of the relationship between creativity style and creative performance. Creativity Research Journal, 8 (2), 157-172.

Puccio, K. G. (1994). An analysis of an observational study of creative problem solving for primary children. Unpublished masters thesis, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Puccio, K. G., Keller-Mathers, S., & Treffinger, D. (2000). Adventures in real problem solving. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Reese, H. W., Parnes, S. J., Treffinger, D. J. & Kaltsounis, G. (1976). Effects of a creative studies program on Structure of Intellect factors. Journal of Educational Psychology, 68, 40l-4l0.

Renn, J. A. (2003). Creative problem solving in the classroom. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University, Blumberg Center, student papers; accessed on-line at

Rose, L. H. & Lin, H. T. (1984). A meta-analysis of long-term creativity training programs. Journal of Creative Behavior, 18, 11-22.

Ryan, C. (2003). How creative problem solving can aid the revival of progressive education theories in the primary grades. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University, Blumberg Center, student papers; accessed on-line at www.indstate.edu/soe/blumberg/cpsstudent.html

Saner, Y. J. (1990). The effects of training in collaborative skills on productivity and group interaction in creative problem solving groups. Unpublished masters thesis, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Schack, G. D. (1993). Effects of a creative problem solving curriculum on students of varying ability. Gifted Child Quarterly, 37, 32-38.

Schoonover, P. F. (1996). The preference for and use of Creative Problem Solving tools among adaptors and innovators. Creative Learning Today, 6 (3), 10-11.

Schoonover, P. F. (1996). Forced fit: Like a glove. Think Magazine, 7 (2), 18-21.

Sciog, P. (1988). Development and field-testing of thinking skill instructional resources. Unpublished masters project. Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

Sears, J. S. (2002). Fostering a creative environment for children. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University, Blumberg Center, student papers; accessed on-line at www.indstate.edu/soe/blumberg/cpsstudent.html

Selby, E. C. (1997). Lucy and Michael: Case studies of creativity styles in teenagers. Creative Learning Today, 7 (2), 4-6.

Selby, E. C. (1999). Carrying out the plan: Problem solving after Acceptance-Finding. Creative Learning Today, 8 (3), 6-9.

Selby, E. C., Shaw, E. J., & Houtz, J. C. (2005). The creative personality. Gifted Child Quarterly, 49 (4), 300-314.

Selby, E. C. & Treffinger, D. J. (1993). Styles of adaptive and innovative creativity among eighth graders. Learning Style Network Newsletter, 14 (3), 4-5.

Selby, E. C., Treffinger, D. J., & Dunn, R. (1995). The importance of learning style for empowering at-risk students. In: K. McCluskey, P. Baker, S. O'Hagan, & D. J. Treffinger, (Eds.). Lost prizes: Talent development and creative problem solving for at risk students. (pp. 213-224). Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Selby, E. C., Treffinger, D. J., Isaksen, S. G., & Lauer, K. J. (2004). The conceptual foundation of VIEW: A tool for assessing problem-solving style. Journal of Creative Behavior, 38 (4), 221-243.

Selby, E. C., Treffinger, D. J., Isaksen, S. G., & Powers, S. (1993). Use of the Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory with middle school students. Journal of Creative Behavior, 27 (4), 223-235.

Shepardson, C. (1990). Cooperative learning, knowledge, and student attitudes as influences on student CPS involvement: An exploratory study. Unpublished masters thesis, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

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Solowey, B. (1983). CPS in volunteer agencies. Unpublished masters project, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

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Treffinger, D. J. (1980a). Fostering independence and creativity. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 3, 2l4-223.

Treffinger. D. J. (1980b). Creative learning: what is it, and why is it important? LTI Bulletin, (May), 6-7.

Treffinger, D. J. (1983). George's group: a creative problem solving facilitation case study. Journal of Creative Behavior, l7, 39-48.

Treffinger, D. J. (1984). Critical and creative thinking: mutually important components of effective problem solving. Baltimore, MD: Maryland State Education Department.

Treffinger, D. J. (1986). Research on creativity. Gifted Child Quarterly, 30 (1), 15-19.

Treffinger, D. J. (1987). Solution-Finding: At last we can be critical and judge these ideas, right? Wrong! Creative Learning Today, 1 (1), 2.

Treffinger, D. J. (1987). Choosing appropriate strategies for Solution-Finding. Creative Learning Today, 1 (1), 3.

Treffinger, D. J. (1987). Glossary of creative learning and effective problem solving terms and abbreviations. Creative Learning Today, 1 (1), 6-7.

Treffinger, D. J. (1987). Mess-Finding: What is it? Why do we need it? Creative Learning Today, 1 (2), 1.

Treffinger, D. J. (1987). Going looking for problems. Creative Learning Today, 1 (2), 2-3.

Treffinger, D. J. (1990). Creative problem solving: linking the worlds of business and education. National Inventive Thinking Association Newsletter, 1 (3), 1-4+.

Treffinger, D. J. (1990). Understanding creative learning: research contributes in many ways. Creative Learning Today, 4(1), 1-2.

Treffinger, D. J. (1990). Understanding the role of debriefing in CPS. Creative Learning Today, 14(5-6), 6-7.

Treffinger, D. J. (1990). Ownership- understanding the heart of real problems. Creative Learning Today, 4(5-6), 10-11.

Treffinger, D. J. (1991). Creative productivity: understanding its sources and nurture. Illinois Council for the Gifted Journal, 10, 6-8.

Treffinger, D. J. (1993). Stimulating creativity: Issues and future directions. In: S. G. Isaksen, M. C. Murdock, R. L. Firestien, & D. J. Treffinger. (Eds.), Nurturing and developing creativity: Emergence of a discipline. (pp. 8-27). Norwood, NJ: Ablex.

Treffinger, D. J. (1994a). Assessing CPS outcomes. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Treffinger, D. J. (1994b). CPS practice problems. [Revised Edition]. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Treffinger, D. J. (1994c). Creative problem solver's guidebook. [Revised edition.] Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Treffinger, D. J. (1994d). Professional development module: Creative and critical thinking. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Treffinger, D. J. (1994e). The real problem solving handbook. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Treffinger, D. J. (1995a, April). Assessing creativity: A creative challenge. Think: The magazine on critical and creative thinking, 5 (4), 18-22.

Treffinger, D. J. (1995b). Assessing creativity in educational settings: Part I of IV. Creative Learning Today, 5 (1), 8-9+12.

Treffinger, D. J. (1995c). Assessing creativity in educational settings: Part II of IV. Creative Learning Today, 5 (2),6-8.

Treffinger, D. J. (1995d). Assessing creativity in educational settings: Part III of IV. Creative Learning Today, 5 (3),2-5.

Treffinger, D. J. (1995e). Assessing creativity in educational settings: Part IV of IV. Creative Learning Today, 5 (4),2-5.

Treffinger, D. J. (1995f). Talent development through productive thinking. Creative Learning Today, 5 (2),1+12.

Treffinger, D. J. (1995g). Metacognitive skills for productive thinking. Creative Learning Today, 5 (1), 12.

Treffinger, D. J. (1995h, May/June). Creative problem solving. Understanding our gifted, 7 (5), 4+8+11.

Treffinger, D. J. (1995j). Creative problem solving: Overview and educational implications. Educational Psychology Review, 7 (3), 301-312.

Treffinger, D. J. (1995k). School improvement, talent development, and creativity. Roeper Review, 18 (2), 93-97.

Treffinger, D. J. (1996a). Dimensions of creativity. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Treffinger, D. J. (1996b). Creativity, creative thinking, and critical thinking: In search of definition. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Treffinger, D. J. (1996c). Creative problem solving and school improvement. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Treffinger, D. J. (1996d). Posters of guidelines for using thinking tools to generate and focus options. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

Treffinger, D. J. (1996e). A check list of productive thinking skills. Creative Learning Today, 6 (1), 9.

Treffinger, D. J. (1996f). When do you need creative problem solving? Creative Learning Today, 6 (1), 10-11.

Treffinger, D. J. (1996g). A model for teaching and learning creative problem solving. Creative Learning Today 6 (4), 1+10.

Treffinger, D. J. (1996h). On sailors and boat riders: An exercise and a challenge. Creative Learning Today, 6 (2), 1.

Treffinger, D. J. (1996j). Making learning an adventure. Creative Learning Today, 6 (3), 1.

Treffinger, D. J. (1997a). Editorial: Toward a more precise, concise, and consistent language for productive thinking instruction. Creative Learning Today 7 (1), 1+8-9.

Treffinger, D. J. (1997b). Isn't it time for "higher level thinking" to look beyond Bloom's taxonomy? An admittedly irreverent question. Creative Learning Today, 7 (2), 1-3.

Treffinger, D. J. (1997c). Exploring a contemporary framework for productive thinking instruction. Creative Learning Today, 7 (3), 2-4.

Treffinger, D. J. (1997d). Editorial: Productive thinking, curriculum, and instruction. Creative Learning Today, 7 (4), 1-2.

Treffinger, D. J. (1997e). Teaching creative problem solving: Goals and relevance for "teaching thinking." Creative Learning Today, 7 (4), 3-4.

Treffinger, D. J. (1997f). From recall to higher levels of productive thinking: Samples of questioning strategies. Creative Learning Today, 7 (4), 11.

Treffinger, D. J. (1999a). Incorporating creativity into student evaluation and grading. Creative Learning Today, 8 (1), 8-10.

Treffinger, D. J. (1999b). Teaching for creative learning: Goals, teacher's role, and student's role. Creative Learning Today, 8 (2), 4-7.

Treffinger, D. J. (1999c). Teaching for creative learning: Goals, parent's role. Creative Learning Today, 8 (4), 9-10.

Treffinger, D. J. (1999d). Did we make a difference? Evaluating program impact or effectiveness. Creative Learning Today, 8 (2), 9-10.

Treffinger, D. J. (2000a). Assessing CPS performance. 3rd Edition. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Treffinger, D. J. (2000b). CPS practice problems. 3rd Edition. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press

Treffinger, D. J. (2000c). Creative problem solver's guidebook. 3rd Edition. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Treffinger, D. J. (2000d). Fostering creative learning in education. In: E. P. Torrance (Ed.). On the edge... and keeping on the edge. (pp. 33-51). Westport, CT: Ablex.

Treffinger, D. J. (2000e). Understanding the history of CPS. In: S. G. Isaksen (Ed.) Facilitative leadership: Making a difference with Creative Problem Solving. (pp. 35-54). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.

Treffinger, D. J. (2001, March). Editorial essay: Preparing today's young thinkers for tomorrow's world. Parenting for High Potential, pp. 6-7+11,31.

Treffinger, D. J. (2001). The importance of creative learning and problem solving. Destination ImagiNation® Newsletter, 2 (2), 1,10-11.

Treffinger, D. J. (2002). Advancing creative learning in education: future research and development needs. In: A. Aleinikov, (Ed.). The future of creativity. (pp. 15-26). Bensonville, IL: Scholastic Testing Press.

Treffinger, D. J. (2003). Standards for change: The importance of process in a world of content. Creative Learning Today, 12 (1), 1+5.

Treffinger, D. J. (2003). CPS for positive achievement: Powerful tools for leadership to build success for all students. Creative Learning Today, 12 (3), 1+8-9.

Treffinger, D. J. (2004, Spring). Assessing creativity: Challenges and opportunities. Quest: NAGC Research and Evaluation Division Newsletter.

Treffinger, D. J. (2004). Searching standards for creative connections. Creative Learning Today, 13 (2), 1-2.

Treffinger, D. J. (2004). Guidelines for creative learning: Beyond the basics. Creative Learning Today, 13 (2), 3-5.

Treffinger, D. J. (2004). Learning styles, creative learning, and talent development. Creative Learning Today, 13 (2), 9-11.

Treffinger, D. J. (Ed.). (2004). Creativity and giftedness. [Part of the NAGC Essential readings in gifted education series.] Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage/Corwin Press.

Treffinger, D. J. (2004). Creativity and giftedness: An overview. In: D. J. Treffinger (Ed.). Creativity and giftedness. (pp. xxiii-xxx). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage/Corwin.

Treffinger, D. J. (2005). Metacognitive skills are essential when learning and applying CPS. Creative Learning Today, 14 (1), 10.

Treffinger, D. J. (2005). Tools for the mind. Gifted Education Communicator, 36 (2), 8-11.

Treffinger, D. J. (2006). CPS Master Teaching Tip: Be certain to invest effort in framing problems effectively. Creative Learning Today, 14 (2), 12.

Treffinger, D. J. (2006). CPS Master Teaching Tips: Use varied tools to level the playing field for differing style preferences. Creative Learning Today, 14 (3), 10.

Treffinger, D. J. (2006). Problem-solving style, teamwork, and problem-solving performance. Creative Learning Today, 14 (4), 10-13.

Treffinger, D. J. (2007). Does teaching for creativity and CPS matter? Creative Learning Today, 15 (2), 1.

Treffinger, D. J. (2007, Winter). A new renaissance? Preparing productive thinkers for tomorrowÕs world. Creative Learning Today, 15 (4), 1, 11.

Treffinger, D. J. (2007). Creative problem solving (CPS): Powerful tools for managing change and developing talent. Gifted and Talented International, 22 (2), 8-18.

Treffinger, D. J. (2008, Summer). Preparing creative and critical thinkers. Educational Leadership Online Edition. (65), Retrieved from: www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/index.jsp/

Treffinger, D. J., Dorval, K. B., & Isaksen, S. G. (1997). Characteristics and elements of "best practice" when applying CPS. Creative Learning Today, 7 (3), 5+8, 12.

Treffinger, D. J., & Feldhusen, J. F. (1997). Planning for productive thinking and learning. Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

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Treffinger, D. J., Garriock, R., & Purifico, S. S. (2006). Foundations for innovation: Tools to construct the next generation of organizational leadership. Glassboro, NJ: Destination Imagination, Inc.

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Treffinger, D. J., & Isaksen, S. G. (2005). Creative problem solving: History, development, and implications for gifted education and talent development. Gifted Child Quarterly, 49 (4), 342-353.

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Treffinger, D. J., Isaksen, S. G., & Dorval, K. B. (1995). Creative Problem Solving: An overview. In: K. McCluskey, P. Baker, S. O'Hagan, & D. J. Treffinger, (Eds.).Lost prizes: Talent development and creative problem solving for at risk students. (pp. 15-24). Sarasota, FL: Center for Creative Learning.

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Treffinger, D. J., Isaksen, S. G., & Dorval, K. B. (2000b). Adventures in wonderland: Clarifying our CPS vocabulary. Creative Learning Today, 9 (3), 8+12.

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Treffinger, D. J., Isaksen, S. G., & Young, G. C. (1998). Brainstorming: Myths and realities. National Inventive Thinking Association Newsletter, 1-3+.

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Treffinger, D. J., & Purifico, S. S. (2004). Building successful creative problem solving team: Growing, guiding, and celebrating.Glassboro, NJ: Destination ImagiNation, Inc.

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