Creativity I

Question 1

what is creativity

Answer 1

there is still no universally accepted definition

• the production of an idea or product that is both novel and useful simultaneously

Question 2

outline 2 problems with creativity.

Answer 2

• very few ideas are truly original and are often derived from earlier ideas.
• the usefulness of an idea is subjective and depends on the situation.

Question 3

what is meant when it is said that creativity is domain specific

Answer 3

• the idea that individuals who are creative in one domain will not be creative in another.

Question 4

what are the 2 types of creativity

Answer 4

• Big C
• Little c

Question 5

outline Big C creativity

Answer 5

• this is eminent creativity, someone is a creative genius
• these are relatively rare displays of creativity.

Question 6

outline little c creativity

Answer 6

• everyday creativity
• this involves daily problem solving and ability to adapt to change.
• the output of this has no real impact on the wider world.
• this includes, deriving recipes, doodling.

Question 7

discuss the four C model of creativity

Answer 7

• defines by Kaufman & Beghetto in 2009
• expanded further than just big and little C
• Mini C -> inherent in learning, construct personal knowledge
• Pro-c -> developmental and effortful progression

Question 8

name 3 aspects of creativity

Answer 8

• creative potential -> ways of thinking, personality
• creative performance -> product based tasks, domain-based
• creative achievement -> inventories of past accomplishments in different domains.

Question 9

what types of thinking are involved in the divergent thinking assessment

Answer 9

• divergent thinking
• convergent thinking

Question 10

discuss convergent thinking

Answer 10

-> concerned with identifying the one correct solution
-> individuals apply logic and previous knowledge to find an answer

-> helpful for maths problems

Question 11

discuss divergent thinking

Answer 11

-> concerned with identifying as many different possible solutions to one problem
-> ideas are explored between concepts to identify several answers.

Question 12

explain Guilford (19670 structure of intellect model

Answer 12

• organised all human cognition along 3 dimensions.
• operations -> mental gymnastics for task completion
• content -> the general subject area
• product -> the actual products that might result fro different kinds of thinking.

Question 13

discuss contributions of the structure of intellect model

Answer 13

this model expanded on intelligence as no longer being viewed as a single ability and that it was related to multiple domains such as creativity.

Question 14

dicsuss criticisms of the structure of intellect model

Answer 14

this model lacks empirical support
- many have found this model to be speculative and that it is not grounded work.

Question 15

list 3 different divergent thinking tests

Answer 15

related to creative potential
- unusual tests
- consequences tests
- Torrance tests of creative thinking

Question 16

what is the unusual uses test

Answer 16

-> Guilford (1954, 1967)
-> originally designed to measure an individuals flexibility of thinking
-> ppts are asked to list as many possible uses for a common household item (cup)

Question 17

what is the consequences test

Answer 17

• Guildford
• ppts asked to imagine the possible consequences of several hypothetical situations
• imagine what would happen if…

Question 18

what is the torrance tests of creatiev thinking

Answer 18

• most widely used measure of creativity
• ppts are given a battery of diff tests that are intended to asses divergent thinking and problem solving skills.
• takes 30-45 mins
• tests include both verbal and non-verbal stimuli.

Question 19

what is the consensual assement technique (CAT)
(is a product-based assessment)

Answer 19

related to creative performance,

assumption: the best way to access creativity of something is to ask a panel of experts in that field.

• individuals are asked to create something, experts in the domain are then asked evaluate the creativity of things made.

Question 20

what are the limitations of consensual assement technique (CAT)

Answer 20

• > resource intensive
  -> time consuming
  -> not states what qualifies someone as an expert

Question 21

what are the advantages of consensual assement technique (CAT)

Answer 21

-> assesses actual creative performance, rather than skills related.

Question 22

what is the creativity domain questionnaire

Answer 22

related to creative achievment

-> short 21 items, self-assessed measure accross different domains

-> confirmatory factor analysis (math/science, drama, interaction and arts)