What Behaviors Don't We Inherit Via Genes?
“I don’t have a creative bone in my body!”
No, creative thinking cannot simply be explained away by genetics: Developing creativity has much more to do with motivation and personal interest. Edward Glassman, PhD, a geneticist and Professor Emeritus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, says it is a “major myth” that creativity is largely inherited. “Most people with reasonable mental ability can become more creative” by developing creative thinking skills.
