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Peer reviewedSimlansky, Jonathan – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1984
Using Raven Progressive Matrices Test items, this study developed an empirical measure of subjects' ability to create new problems. The relationship between this ability and problem solving skills was examined. A very low correlation was found between inventing and solving problems. Problem creation was more difficult than problem solving. (BS)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes, Creativity
