Psychoanalysis, particularly the theories of Sigmund Freud, posits that unconscious desires, conflicts, and motivations play a significant role in the creative process.

Closure is the Gestalt principle that states that individuals tend to perceive incomplete or fragmented objects as complete and unified.

Humanistic psychology, particularly the theories of Abraham Maslow, emphasizes the importance of self-expression and self-actualization as fundamental human needs.

Catharsis is the process by which artists release and express their emotions and experiences through their creative work, often resulting in a sense of relief or emotional release.

Selective perception is the tendency for individuals to perceive information in a way that is consistent with their expectations, beliefs, or desires, often ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts their existing views.

Creativity is the ability to generate new and original ideas, often through divergent thinking and the exploration of multiple perspectives.

Memory is the process by which individuals encode, store, and retrieve information.

Self-serving bias is the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors (such as their own abilities or efforts) and their failures to external factors (such as bad luck or difficult circumstances).

Behaviorism emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior, proposing that behavior is learned through interactions with the environment.

Cognition is the process by which individuals organize and interpret their experiences in order to make sense of the world around them.

Social psychology emphasizes the role of social and cultural factors in shaping individual behavior and cognition, exploring how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and actions are influenced by their social interactions and cultural context.

Conformity is the tendency for individuals to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of the group they belong to, even if they personally disagree with those beliefs or behaviors.

Psychoanalysis emphasizes the role of unconscious mental processes in shaping behavior and cognition, proposing that early childhood experiences and unresolved conflicts can influence an individual's personality and behavior.

Positive self-regard is the tendency for individuals to perceive themselves and others in a positive light, even when there is evidence to the contrary.

Humanistic psychology emphasizes the role of personal growth and self-actualization in human motivation, proposing that individuals have an innate need to fulfill their potential and achieve their full potential.