Creative problem solving and problem finding in young adults: Interconnections with stress, hassles, and coping abilities

Journal of Creative Behavior

Volumn 33, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 167-188

  Carson, David K ^a,b   Runco, Mark A ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING   (United States)

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EID: 0039425281     PISSN: 00220175     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/j.2162-6057.1999.tb01195.x     Document Type: Article

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