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Niaz, Mansoor; De Nunez, Grecia Saud – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1991
This study investigated 137 Venezuelan college freshmen's performance on the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking as a function of field dependence or independence as well as "field mobility." Findings indicated that the most mobile students performed best on creativity tests whereas "fixed" students performed better on tests of…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Style, College Students, Creative Development
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Wagner, Christian – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1996
This article argues that, if creativity is measured by outcomes, then basic forms of reasoning (deduction, induction, abduction, specialization/generalization, and elementary memory associations) can be considered mildly creative. The claim is backed by references to computer programs that have generated creative outcomes. Limitations of this…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Oriented Programs, Creative Thinking