The Validity of Tests of Creative Thinking In Seven Year Old Children

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Article

Department

Behavioral and Organizational Sciences (CGU)

Publication Date

1971

Disciplines

Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to ascertain whether or not the Wallach and Kogan creativity tests are predictive of creative extracurricular achievements in seven-year old children. For this validation, a checklist of creative activities was employed as a criterion. It was compiled by Torrance (1965) and used with third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade pupils. This list contains items pertaining to creative writing and composition, writing and reading, dramatics, life sciences, physical sciences, social studies, arts and crafts, and games.

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