Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of creative people?
a. Creative people seek fame and success.
b. Creative people have a wide range of knowledge and interests.
c. Creative people use broad categories, break mental sets, and find order in chaos.
d. Creative people experience more unusual states of consciousness, such as vivid dreams and mystical experiences.
ANSWER: a
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