what is creativity
there is still no universally accepted definition
- the production of an idea or product that is both novel and useful simultaneously
outline 2 problems with creativity.
- 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.
what is meant when it is said that creativity is domain specific
- the idea that individuals who are creative in one domain will not be creative in another.
what are the 2 types of creativity
- Big C
- Little c
outline Big C creativity
- this is eminent creativity, someone is a creative genius
- these are relatively rare displays of creativity.
outline little c creativity
- 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.
discuss the four C model of creativity
- 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
name 3 aspects of creativity
- creative potential -> ways of thinking, personality
- creative performance -> product based tasks, domain-based
- creative achievement -> inventories of past accomplishments in different domains.
what types of thinking are involved in the divergent thinking assessment
- divergent thinking
- convergent thinking
discuss convergent thinking
-> concerned with identifying the one correct solution
-> individuals apply logic and previous knowledge to find an answer
-> helpful for maths problems
discuss divergent thinking
-> concerned with identifying as many different possible solutions to one problem
-> ideas are explored between concepts to identify several answers.
explain Guilford (19670 structure of intellect model
- 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.
discuss contributions of the structure of intellect model
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.
dicsuss criticisms of the structure of intellect model
this model lacks empirical support
- many have found this model to be speculative and that it is not grounded work.
list 3 different divergent thinking tests
related to creative potential
- unusual tests
- consequences tests
- Torrance tests of creative thinking
what is the unusual uses test
-> 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)
what is the consequences test
- Guildford
- ppts asked to imagine the possible consequences of several hypothetical situations
- imagine what would happen if…
what is the torrance tests of creatiev thinking
- 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.
what is the consensual assement technique (CAT)
(is a product-based assessment)
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.
what are the limitations of consensual assement technique (CAT)
- > resource intensive
-> time consuming
-> not states what qualifies someone as an expert
what are the advantages of consensual assement technique (CAT)
-> assesses actual creative performance, rather than skills related.
what is the creativity domain questionnaire
related to creative achievment
-> short 21 items, self-assessed measure accross different domains
-> confirmatory factor analysis (math/science, drama, interaction and arts)
