LESSON 1: Measuring Creativity Flashcards
refers to the ability to generate ideas, solutions, or approaches that are novel, original, and useful.
CREATIVITY
Tools and Methods for Measuring Creativity
- Divergent Thinking Tests
- Creative Personality Scale (CPS)
- Consensual Assessment Technique (CAT)
- Remote Associates Test (RAT)
- Creative Achievement Questionnaire (CAQ)
These tests assess how many different solutions or ideas an individual can generate for a particular problem
Divergent Thinking Tests
A self-report questionnaire designed to measure creative personality traits such as openness to experience, risk-taking, and curiosity.
Creative Personality Scale (CPS)
Creativity is judged based on the novelty and appropriateness of products, ideas, or solutions by a group of experts familiar with the domain.
Consensual Assessment Technique (CAT)
Measures associative thinking, asking individuals to find connections between seemingly unrelated words.
Remote Associates Test (RAT
A self-report inventory that assesses an individual’s real-world creative achievements in various domains such as arts, sciences, business, and music.
Creative Achievement Questionnaire (CAQ)
Criteria for Measuring Creativity
Originality
Relevance
Elaboration
Flexibility
How new or unique is the idea or solution?
Originality:
: Does the idea or solution fit the context and solve the problem effectively?
Relevance
: How detailed and well-developed is the idea?
Elaboration
The ability to shift perspectives or approach problems from multiple angles.
Flexibility: