Which of the following statements about creativity is not true? Creativity has contributed to advancements in science, technology, society, and the arts. Some people are motivated to be creative by the promise of external rewards. Creative people usually begin making contributions in their chosen career field almost immediately. What defines creativity varies from culture to culture and has changed over time.

The correct answer is Creative people usually begin making contributions in their chosen career field almost immediately

Almost nobody makes contributions almost immediately. When you start working in a career field you first have to work hard to understand all the intricacies of the industry and get a higher ranked position before you are able to use your creativity to improve something and make the company a better place or wealthier or anything similar.