This article reviews the history of divergent thinking tests and provides a projection of current research suggesting a bright outlook for creativity tests. A model relating problem finding and problem solving is described, as are approaches to increasing test reliability. (DB)

An experiment was conducted to determine if gender differences among preschool children would be found on measures of creative potential. Subjects were 58 English-speaking children, 31 boys and 27 girls, with a mean age of 57.6 months, who attended the Child Development Laboratory School at Oklahoma State University. Subjects were tested…

To gain a greater understanding of both imagery and creativity, either separately or as interacting processes, several areas must be addressed from an intrapersonal communication perspective: definitions of creativity, imagery, and imaging; the relationship between creativity and imagery; and language and imagery in creativity. A useful working…

It is proposed that both curiosity and intelligence are necessary but not sufficient conditions for creative production. Research literature is discussed concerning curiosity as a motivational construct (a state of arousal), and as a personality trait, supporting the notion that curiosity is necessary to creativity. Research relating intelligence…

Tasks from the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking were administered to children in a cognitive-structured preprimary program. Results indicated that children entering as 5-year-olds showed a continuity of creative growth and excelled their controls on elaboration at the beginning of grade 1 and end of grade 2. Also, at the end of grade 2, they…

The author of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking reviews uses and abuses of creativity tests, distinctions between intelligence and creativity (including racial factors and heritability issues), and methods of using the tests (such as therapy for test phobia and as an introduction to further training experiences). (CL)

Creative performance questionnaires were given to 228 gifted and nongifted children (grades 5-8). Results indicated quality and quantity of creative performance were largely unrelated and differences between gifted and nongifted children were slight. For both groups, quantity performance scores were significantly correlated, while quality…

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This study attempts to determine the extent of agreement on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking scores among independent scorers with no training other than individual study of the scoring guides, and a scorer trained by Torrance. (Author)

The relationship between the tendency to opposite responding on word-association tests and creativity or originality was tested in this experiment. (Author)

Subjects of moderate intelligence (IQ 40-55) were found to be significantly more creative that those of lower intelligence (IQ 20-40); the fluency trait was a better measure of creativity than flexibility. (Author)

Unique experiences of transcendental levels of awareness are examined relative to theories of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Plato, and C. Jung; autobiographical reports by geniuses of their creative processes; correlations measured between transcendental experiences, physiological functioning creative ability; and the effect of these experiences on…

The author discusses the phenomenon of incubation in creative problem solving, distinguishes it from "creative worrying" and "tip of the tongue" experiences, and reviews research to indicate a lack of evidence of incubation's existence in well-controlled studies. Note: For related information, see EC 120 232-238. (CL)

Findings indicated that, among college students, problem finding ability is independent of intelligence and field dependence. (Author/SBH)