Dimensions of Creativity in Children's Drawings: A Social-Validation Study.

Ryan, Bruce A.; Winston, Andrew S.

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ERIC Number: EJ195532

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Publication Date: 1978-Aug

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Dimensions of Creativity in Children's Drawings: A Social-Validation Study.

Ryan, Bruce A.; Winston, Andrew S.

Journal of Educational Psychology, v70 n4 p651-56 Aug 1978

Creative drawings of three preschool girls were modified using reinforcement procedures. Adult judges gave higher ratings of creativity for drawings with increased form diversity but not for those with increased color diversity. The role of social validation in defining and encouraging creativity is discussed. (Author/BH)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Contingency Management, Creativity, Dimensional Preference, Freehand Drawing, Informal Assessment, Preschool Education, Social Reinforcement

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Language: English

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