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A Field Study of Nonverbal Creativity

Author(s):
Ward, William C.; Warren, Patricia A.
Publication Year:
1971
Report Number:
RB-71-47
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
31
Subject/Key Words:
Creativity Research, Field Studies, Nonverbal Communication, Sex Differences, Socioeconomic Background

Abstract

Creative products submitted in response to a contest were examined to discover whether creativity was related to the sex and socioeconomic status of the respondent and whether characteristics of the objects could be specified which would predict their level of rated creativity. No sex difference was found, but socioeconomic status was significantly associated with creativity. Ratings of the objects on several simple dimensions proved effective in predicting rated creativity. (Author/MS (31pp.)

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