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Paul J. Silvia - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Does Insight Problem Solving Predict Real-World Creativity?
Psychology of Aesthetics Creativity and the Arts, 2014Co-Authors: Roger E. Beaty, Emily C. Nusbaum, Paul J. SilviaAbstract:Insight problems are commonly used to assess creative problem solving. Such problems are often employed by proponents of the associative view of Creativity—the notion that creative ideas result from unconscious processes. Surprisingly little is known, however, about how well performance on insight problems predicts Real-World Creativity. In two studies, we explored the contribution of several classic insight problems in creative achievement (Study 1; n 133) and everyday creative behavior (Study 2; n 173). We also assessed the role of personality and fluid intelligence, two well-established predictors of Real-World Creativity, to determine their relative influence beyond the effect of insight. Both studies found no evidence for a relationship between insight problem solving and creative behavior and achievement. Openness to experience and fluid intelligence, however, showed notable effects on both behavior and achievement. The present work thus raises the question of whether insight problem solving relates to Real-World Creativity.
Gavriel Salvendy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Can Traditional Divergent Thinking Tests Be Trusted in Measuring and Predicting Real-World Creativity?
Creativity Research Journal, 2011Co-Authors: Liang Zeng, Robert W. Proctor, Gavriel SalvendyAbstract:Derived from the psychometric tradition of Creativity research, divergent thinking (DT) tests are the major instrument for measuring people's creative potential. Although still prevalent, DT testing has received substantial criticism of its validity and practical value. This article focuses on the issue of how to reliably and validly assess and predict people's Real-World creative potential. Based on reviews of the literatures on the concept of Creativity, creative thinking process, the psychometric approach, and DT tests, we examine 6 major weaknesses of traditional DT instruments: lack of construct validity; not testing the integrated general creative process; neglect of domain specificity and expertise; and poor predictive, ecological, and discriminant validities. This evaluation calls for development of improved psychometric instruments to better capture people's Creativity in specific professional domains of interest. Broadening the conceptions of Creativity and assessment instruments should allow de...
Roger E. Beaty - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Does Insight Problem Solving Predict Real-World Creativity?
Psychology of Aesthetics Creativity and the Arts, 2014Co-Authors: Roger E. Beaty, Emily C. Nusbaum, Paul J. SilviaAbstract:Insight problems are commonly used to assess creative problem solving. Such problems are often employed by proponents of the associative view of Creativity—the notion that creative ideas result from unconscious processes. Surprisingly little is known, however, about how well performance on insight problems predicts Real-World Creativity. In two studies, we explored the contribution of several classic insight problems in creative achievement (Study 1; n 133) and everyday creative behavior (Study 2; n 173). We also assessed the role of personality and fluid intelligence, two well-established predictors of Real-World Creativity, to determine their relative influence beyond the effect of insight. Both studies found no evidence for a relationship between insight problem solving and creative behavior and achievement. Openness to experience and fluid intelligence, however, showed notable effects on both behavior and achievement. The present work thus raises the question of whether insight problem solving relates to Real-World Creativity.
Emily C. Nusbaum - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Does Insight Problem Solving Predict Real-World Creativity?
Psychology of Aesthetics Creativity and the Arts, 2014Co-Authors: Roger E. Beaty, Emily C. Nusbaum, Paul J. SilviaAbstract:Insight problems are commonly used to assess creative problem solving. Such problems are often employed by proponents of the associative view of Creativity—the notion that creative ideas result from unconscious processes. Surprisingly little is known, however, about how well performance on insight problems predicts Real-World Creativity. In two studies, we explored the contribution of several classic insight problems in creative achievement (Study 1; n 133) and everyday creative behavior (Study 2; n 173). We also assessed the role of personality and fluid intelligence, two well-established predictors of Real-World Creativity, to determine their relative influence beyond the effect of insight. Both studies found no evidence for a relationship between insight problem solving and creative behavior and achievement. Openness to experience and fluid intelligence, however, showed notable effects on both behavior and achievement. The present work thus raises the question of whether insight problem solving relates to Real-World Creativity.
Liang Zeng - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Can Traditional Divergent Thinking Tests Be Trusted in Measuring and Predicting Real-World Creativity?
Creativity Research Journal, 2011Co-Authors: Liang Zeng, Robert W. Proctor, Gavriel SalvendyAbstract:Derived from the psychometric tradition of Creativity research, divergent thinking (DT) tests are the major instrument for measuring people's creative potential. Although still prevalent, DT testing has received substantial criticism of its validity and practical value. This article focuses on the issue of how to reliably and validly assess and predict people's Real-World creative potential. Based on reviews of the literatures on the concept of Creativity, creative thinking process, the psychometric approach, and DT tests, we examine 6 major weaknesses of traditional DT instruments: lack of construct validity; not testing the integrated general creative process; neglect of domain specificity and expertise; and poor predictive, ecological, and discriminant validities. This evaluation calls for development of improved psychometric instruments to better capture people's Creativity in specific professional domains of interest. Broadening the conceptions of Creativity and assessment instruments should allow de...
