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A recent study published in PLOS One challenges the belief that children are inherently more creative than adults. While children exhibit greater confidence and enthusiasm in creative tasks, adults produced more novel and effective ideas. The research involved 92 children and 70 adults completing creative tasks, revealing that adults scored higher in creativity, especially when specific goals were set. However, children reported a more positive experience, feeling more motivated and less anxious. The study suggests that creativity flourishes with cognitive control and that perceptions of creativity differ between children and adults. Encouraging independent, unstructured activities can foster creativity in children.