A NEW TEST OF CREATIVITY
(VERBAL)
ABSTRACT
In psychology, a creativity test is an assessment designed to measure a person's creative
potential or creative thinking abilities. These tests evaluate how well someone can generate
original, diverse, and flexible ideas or solve problems in novel ways.
The aim of the experiment is to assess an individual’s creativity using the Test of Creativity
Questionnaire developed by Dr Roma Pal which consists of 3 parts (i.e FL,FLX,ORC).where
the parts have dimensions and questions in each.This questionnaire has been administered
to my subject making sure that my subject has answered all the questions and noting down
their personal details. The questionnaire has been calculated properly by using the manual
of Test of Creativity (Verbal). My subject has obtained a total score of 92 in fluency which is
interpreted as moderate, scored 16 in flexibility which interprets as high and then in
originality my subject scored 2 which interprets as low on the Test of Creativity (Verbal)
INTRODUCTION
Definition of Test of Creativity (Verbal):
A creativity test in psychology is an assessment designed to evaluate an individual's ability
to think creatively. It typically measures aspects like divergent thinking, originality, fluency
(number of ideas), and flexibility (variety of ideas) in response to open-ended tasks or
problems. These tests aim to gauge how well a person can generate new, novel solutions or
ideas.
Factors Influencing Test of Creativity (Verbal)
1. Cognitive Flexibility: Ability to switch between different ideas and perspectives.
2. Vocabulary and Language Proficiency: A rich and varied vocabulary aids in
expressing creative ideas.
3. Prior Knowledge and Experience: Exposure to diverse topics and experiences
enhances creativity.
4. Intrinsic Motivation: Internal drive to explore and generate original ideas boosts
creativity.
5. Emotional State: Positive emotions encourage creative thinking, while stress or
anxiety can hinder it.
6. Attention and Focus: High levels of focus help in generating and refining creative
responses.
7. Cultural Influences: Cultural background shapes creative expression and idea
generation.
8. Time Pressure: A balanced amount of time enhances creativity; too little or too
much time can limit it.
9. Personality Traits: Traits like openness to experience and risk-taking influence
creativity levels.
10.Environmental Factors: Supportive, distraction-free environments foster better
creative thinking.
11.Task Framing and Instructions: The way tasks are framed influences the creativity
of responses.
12.Age and Developmental Stage: Age affects the depth and form of creative thinking.
13.Social Influences: Peer feedback and societal expectations can either stimulate or
stifle creativity.
14.Practice and Training: Regular practice and exposure to creative exercises improve
verbal creativity over time.
Conclusion:
A test of creativity in psychology should assess more than just idea generation, considering
factors like cognitive flexibility, emotional state, and real-world problem-solving. This
approach offers a fuller understanding of creativity as a dynamic and multifaceted process.
EXP 08
A NEW TEST OF CREATIVITY (VERBAL)
Tester: H.A
Testee: H.A
AIM
To assess the individual’s creativity using the Test of Creativity (Verbal) Questionnaire.
OBJECTIVES
The objective is to understand and enhance individuals’ ability to generate original, useful,
and adaptive ideas or solutions.
HYPOTHESIS
The higher the score in each part the more creative my subject and the lower the score the
less creative my subject or the creativity can be balanced or moderate too.
VARIABLES
Independent variable:
Test of creativity(verbal) by Dr Roma Pal published by Agra psychological research cell
Dependent variable:
Responses obtained by the subject.
SUBJECT PARTICULAR
Name: H.A
Age: 18
Gender: F
Occupation: Student
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Test of creativity questionnaire
Test of creativity manual for scoring
pencil
PROCEDURE
1 Description of the test:
The present test consists of 3 main parts FL(fluency),FLX(flexibility),ORC(originality) which
then have dimensions. The first part FL(fluency) has 4 dimensions that are associational,
expressional, Word, ideational. Then the 2nd part FLX(flexibility) has 2 dimensions that are
Spontaneous and Adaptive. Then there’s the last part ORC(originality) which has no
dimensions and depends on the originality of the answer.These parts need to be tested on
the subject to evaluate their creativity.
2. Administration of the test:
The test can be administered individually as well as on the group. The tester must read the
questions along with the testee loudly. The total time limit in conducting is 120 mins. After
the proper guidance to the subject regarding the test, the tester has to supply the inventory
to the testee and should be asked to fill necessary entries printed on the first page of the
scale.
3. Instructions to the subject
Are you seated comfortably?
This is a simple questionnaire which consists of 3 parts with Dimensions each.
Please go through every question and tick a valid number on the ladder according to the
agreement to the item/ statement.
You are requested to answer all items
If you have any query related to any item or if you face any difficulty in understanding words I
am here to assist you
if you have understood all the instructions properly I request you to go on with filling the
questionnaire
RESULT
Table 1 shows the no.of parts, dimensions and raw scores obtained by my subject.
S.NO NO. OF PARTS DIMENSIONS RAW SCORE
PART 1 FLUENCY(FL) Associational 49
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Expressional 26
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Word 10
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Ideational 6
PART 2 FLEXIBILITY(FLX) Spontaneous 08
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Adaptive 08
PART 3 ORIGINALITY(ORC) 2
Table 2 shows the no. of parts,total score and interpretation obtained by my subject.
SUBJECT NO. OF PARTS TOTAL SCORE INTERPRETATION
PARTICULAR
FLUENCY(FL) 92 moderate
H.A FLEXIBILITY(FLX) 16 High
ORIGINALITY(ORC) 2 low
DISCUSSION
This scale is conducted on a test of creativity(verbal) by dividing the questionnaire into 3
parts with dimensions.The score obtained by my subject in part 1 fluency where there are 4
dimensions, my subject scored 49 in associational, 26 in expressional, 10 in word and 6 in
ideational.Then in part 2 flexibility where there are 2 dimensions, my subject scored 8 in
spontaneous and 8 in adaptive.The 3 part that is originality consists no dimensions and my
subject scored 2. And the total score obtained by my subject in Fluency is 92 which is
interpreted as moderate, then in flexibility, scored 16 which is interpreted as high and the last
originality, scored 2 which is interpreted as low. So in accordance my subject scored the
highest in flexibility which means my subject has the ability to produce ideas from different
categories or shift their thinking from one type of approach to another.
Overall my subject has scored 92 in fluency, 16 in flexibility and 2 in originality in a test of
creativity (verbal) by calculating all the dimensions.
CONCLUSION
Overall my subject has scored 92 in fluency, 16 in flexibility and 2 in originality and scored
the highest in part 2 that is flexibility
PRECAUTIONS
Make sure that the subject sits in a pleasant atmosphere, good ventilation and under a noise
free environment.
make sure that the subject is literate so that the subject can understand the language and
the instructions given by the tester.
see through that the subject has attempted all the questions
Overall as a tester we must make sure that the subject is comfortable throughout the
procedure by taking the consent from the tester.
