2 papers in the library · 19 citations · publishing 2020-2026
September 17, 2026 Giovanni Emanuele Corazza
Abstract This chapter positions John Curtis Gowan’s contributions within an evolutionary path in psychology rooted in Erikson, Piaget, Jung, and Maslow, while also linking it to the contemporary figures of Guilford, Koestler, and Torrance. Gowan’s main contribution is represented by his periodic developmental stage chart, in which Erikson’s and Piaget’s stages are mapped, to which he adds...
Nature and Science of Sleep 2020 Anita D'Anselmo, Sergio Agnoli, Marco Filardi et al. 19 citations
A higher creative potential has been reported in narcoleptic patients and linked to lucid dreaming. The aim of the present study was to explore the role of narcolepsy symptoms (presence and severity) in predicting creativity. Sixty-six consecutive type 1 narcolepsy patients (mean age 38.62 ± 17.05, 31 females) took part in this study. Creative achievement in different life domains and creative...