Abstract
This study conducts an in-depth investigation into the influence of external threat levels on creativity by employing experimental intervention and questionnaire survey methods. Taking 400 college students as the research samples, this research aims to explore and reveal the mediating effect of emotion and dual processing on creativity. The results of the study demonstrated that threat level, emotion, and dual processing pattern were directly and significantly positively correlated with creativity. Specifically, threat directly impacts creativity. Moreover, emotion and dual processing play mediating roles between threat level and creativity. This research provides valuable insights into understanding the complex relationship between external threat levels and creativity and offers a theoretical basis for further exploring ways to enhance creativity in different contexts.
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