Flashcards for PSYC5016 Personality, Individual Differences and Psychometrics: Creativity I

Vocabulary flashcards summarizing key terms and concepts from the lecture on creativity.

Creativity

A set of abilities, skills, motivations and states linked to dealing with problems (Torrance, 1975).

Divergent Thinking

A type of thinking that identifies multiple solutions to a problem, exploring new ideas and associations.

Consensual Assessment Technique (CAT)

A method of assessing creativity by having experts evaluate creative works.

Big C Creativity

Eminent creativity that has a significant societal or cultural impact.

Little c Creativity

Everyday creativity that involves daily problem solving and adaptation to change.

Four P Framework

A model that categorizes creativity into four areas: Person, Process, Product, and Press.

Domain-general Creativity

The idea that creativity skills are transferable across different domains.

Domain-specific Creativity

The notion that creativity may be limited to specific domains of expertise.

Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT)

The most widely used measure of creativity assessing divergent thinking and problem-solving.

Creative Achievement Questionnaire

A self-assessment tool that measures talents and accomplishments in various creative fields.

Divergent Thinking Assessment

Technique for measuring creativity based on generating multiple responses to open-ended problems.

Convergent Thinking

Thinking focused on finding a single, correct solution to a problem.

Elaboration

The level of detail and imagination shown in creative responses.

Creativity Assessment

Methods and tools used to measure and evaluate creativity in individuals.

Self-report Methodologies

Assessment techniques where individuals report their own creative activities and outputs.

Operationalizing Creativity

Defining and implementing measurable standards for creativity.

Psychometric Measurement

The use of psychological tests to quantify and analyze creativity.

Mini-c Creativity

Creativity that emerges during the learning process, involving personal knowledge construction.

Pro-c Creativity

Creativity that reflects professional-level expertise and development.

Lateral Thinking

A problem-solving method that involves looking at the situation from a new and different angle.

Creative Potential

The inherent ability or possibility of an individual to be creative.

Creative Performance

The actual output and tasks performed that reflect creative abilities.

Creative Process

The sequence of steps or mental activities involved in creating.

Creativity Research

The academic study of creativity, its theories, and its practical applications.

Psychological Creativity Models

Theoretical frameworks used to understand and explain creativity.

Creativity Standards

Guidelines or benchmarks for evaluating and assessing creativity.

Expert Rating

An assessment method that relies on experts' opinions to judge creative work.

Novelty

The quality of being new or unique, an essential criterion in defining creativity.

Usefulness

The practical application or functional value of a creative idea or product.

Inherent Creativity

The natural ability to create and innovate present in all individuals.

Problem Construction

The phase in the creative process where an individual identifies and defines the problem to explore.

Environmental Factors (Press)

External influences that can affect the creative process and productivity.

Satisfaction Survey

A tool used to gather feedback from students about their educational experience.

Creativity in Education

The integration and promotion of creative thinking skills within educational systems.

Expert Survey

Collecting evaluations from knowledgeable individuals in a specific field regarding creativity.

Creativity's Predictive Validity

The ability of creativity tests to forecast future creative achievements.

Creative Genius

Individuals whose creative outputs have a lasting impact on culture or society.

Statistical Commonality

The frequency with which responses occur in creativity assessments, indicating originality.

Creative Evaluation

The process of assessing and interpreting the quality of creative outputs.

Creative Spotlight

The emphasis on high-profile, impactful instances of creativity in societal contexts.

Fluidity of Ideas

The ability to generate a wide range of ideas quickly in creative thinking.

Implications of Creativity Studies

The effects and applications of research findings in understanding creativity.

Creative Trends

Current movements and patterns in creativity recognized in research.

Longitudinal Studies in Creativity

Research that looks at creativity over extended periods to observe changes and developments.

Evaluation Criteria in Creativity

Standards against which creative works are judged.