Abstract: Based on organismic dialectical metatheory and empirical research approach,this study explores the relationship between creative situation and creative behavior systematically.The main findings are as follows:the opinion is true which is proposed by organismic dialectical metatheory that the needs and the motivation mediate the situation and the behavior;the supports from leaders and richness of the resources are primary components in creative situation;the satisfaction of self-determination and competence is the core of creative activity;enjoyment is the direct cause for creative behavior,and pursuit for challenge is the most important indirect cause.

Key words: creative situation, intrinsic motivation, psychological needs, creative performance, mediate