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Does High Creative Potential exist?
Towards recognising a possible third form of High Potential
High Creative Potential describes the idea of exceptionally developed creative intelligence, far above that of people in the same age group. This concept is less formally established than HIP or HEP, but it helps describe a particularly distinctive creative way of functioning that is of clinical interest.
A form of High Potential that is still being defined
Creativity can reach an exceptional level. HCP does not yet have the same degree of standardisation as the assessment of High Intellectual Potential or High Emotional Potential, but this does not make it irrelevant. Exceptionally high creative intelligence can be identified and may be a central aspect of how a person functions.
What characteristics are found in highly creative people?
Several characteristics are frequently associated with highly developed creativity:
Emotional hypersensitivity,
The ability to become deeply passionate about certain things,
High energy,
Sometimes boundless curiosity,
A keen sense of observation,
Emotional empathy,
How can you explore your creative potential?
A psychological assessment can help describe different aspects of cognitive, creative, emotional and personality functioning in detail. The aim is to understand your strengths, how you create, and the conditions in which your creativity flourishes, rather than simply adding another label.
Frequently asked questions
Is HCP an official diagnosis?
High Creative Potential is an emerging concept that is less formally defined than HIP or HEP. This does not mean that the phenomenon it describes does not exist: some people have exceptionally high creative intelligence that is distinctive enough to be an important aspect of how they function.
Can you have exceptional creativity without HIP?
Yes. Very high creative ability does not necessarily mean that overall cognitive functioning is at the same level.
What can an assessment offer?
It can help describe your cognitive, creative, emotional and personality resources, and explain how they interact.
Does your creativity seem truly unusual to you?
If it is central to how you function, an assessment can help you understand its place among your other abilities and how to make better use of it.
