What makes a person creative? Can people be trained to become more creative? Explain.

Research indicates that creative people possess the following qualities: 1) an excellent technical understanding of their domain; 2) creative-relevant skills including a tolerance for ambiguity, the ability to withhold early judgment, and an openness to new ideas and experiences; and 3) generally good social skills but a below average need for social approval. Many creativity-related skills can be improved through training techniques which improve divergent thinking (e.g., improvisation), and through the use of electronic brainstorming, nominal group technique, and Delphi groups.