PSYC5016 - Personality, Individual Differences and Psychometrics

A set of flashcards based on key concepts outlined in the PSYC5016 class notes, focusing on creativity, personality, intelligence, and their interrelation.

Big-C

The highest level of creativity, which represents groundbreaking work that alters domain knowledge.

Little-c

Everyday creativity, involving personal problem solving and creative expression.

Mini-c

Creativity that is personally meaningful, encompassing experiences, actions, and insights.

Pro-c

Professional creativity that may not be considered eminent but is significant in a field.

4 P's of Creativity

A framework comprising Person, Process, Press, and Product as components of creativity.

Threshold Theory

Proposes that a minimum level of intelligence is necessary for creative thinking, with declines in correlation after an IQ of 120.

Componential Model of Creativity

Developed by Amabile, it highlights three key variables: domain-relevant skills, creativity-relevant processes, and intrinsic motivation.

Five-Factor Model (FFM)

Also known as Big 5; includes Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism.

Openness to Experience

A key trait in the Big Five linked to creativity, characterized by intellectual curiosity and a willingness to engage in new experiences.

Divergent Thinking

The ability to generate many different ideas or solutions to a problem, often associated with creativity.

Creativity and Intelligence

Research has shown a significant but weak correlation between creativity and intelligence, with noted complexities after IQ levels exceed 120.

Personality and Creativity

Early studies suggest a link between specific personality traits, especially those within the Big Five, and levels of creative output.

Psychopathology and Creativity

Explores the relationship between creativity and mental health, noting that creatives may experience higher rates of psychological disorders.

Creativity in Education

Schools can both support and suppress creativity; strategies include integrating creative expression into academic goals.

Investment Theory of Creativity

Proposes that successful creators act as 'investors' in their ideas, capitalizing on them as they develop.

Psychometricians

Professionals who specialize in measuring psychological constructs, including intelligence and creativity.

Guilford's Structure of Intellect Model

Includes divergent thinking as a component of intelligence and creativity.

Meta-analysis

A statistical analysis that combines results from multiple studies to identify patterns or overall effects.

Confluence Approach

The idea that numerous converging factors are needed for creativity to emerge.

Organizational Climate

The environment of an organization, which can impact creative performance positively or negatively.

Autonomy

A condition in which individuals have control over their work processes and creativity levels.

Cognitive Engagement

Participation in intellectual activities that stimulate thinking and creativity.

Creative Achievement

The recognized contributions or outputs resulting from an individual's creative process.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's emotions and those of others, which can intersect with creativity.

Intrinsic Motivation

A drive to do something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable, crucial for fostering creativity.

Creative Writers

Individuals whose biographical studies show a higher prevalence of mood disorders, indicating a connection between mental health and creativity.

Eysenck's Theory

Suggests similarities between creative thinking processes and those found in some psychological disorders.

Self-actualization

The realization of one's potential, often linked with creativity and psychological health.

Aesthetic Sensitivity

A quality associated with openness, which can enhance creative output through engagement with beauty and emotional content.

Workplace Creativity

The application of creative processes and thinking in a professional environment, influenced by organizational factors.

Creative Suppression

The condition where educational or organizational structures limit opportunities for creative expression.

Creative Hobbies

Activities pursued for pleasure that require creativity and can contribute to a person's overall creative capability.

Neuroticism

A personality trait within the Big Five that may negatively affect creativity due to emotional instability.

Antisocial Personality Traits

Characteristics that can hinder collaborative creativity in team settings.

Cognitive Exploration

The trait of seeking new experiences and ideas as it relates to creativity.

Synergistic Extrinsic Motivation

The combined effect of external motivations that can enhance creativity in organizational contexts.

Institutional Creativity

Creativity that emerges at a corporate level, which can involve collaboration across teams and individuals.

Creative Domains

Different areas in which creative accomplishments can occur, such as arts and sciences.

Environmental Factors of Creativity

Components of the physical and social environment that can facilitate or inhibit creative thinking.

Emotional Stability

The inverse of neuroticism; a stable emotional state that can contribute to a conducive creative environment.

Support for Risk-Taking

An organizational characteristic that encourages creativity by allowing individuals to experiment without fear of failure.

Creativity Matrix

A model that integrates developmental and structural frameworks to understand creativity.

Open-ended Science Activities

Teaching methods that promote inquiry and encourage students to think creatively in scientific contexts.

Rethinking Education

The challenge to current educational systems to incorporate and nurture various forms of intelligence and creativity.

Study of Eminent Individuals

Analysis that links historical figures' biographical data with their creative and intellectual achievements.

Psychological Well-being

A state associated with creativity that emphasizes happiness and positive emotional health.