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Chapter 5 - Assessment of Creativity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 February 2024

Fredricka Reisman ,
Larry Keiser ,
Jeff Westphal  and
Penny Hammrich
Fredricka Reisman
Affiliation:
Drexel University
Larry Keiser
Affiliation:
Drexel University
Jeff Westphal
Affiliation:
MeaningSphere Inc.
Penny Hammrich
Affiliation:
Drexel University
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Summary

Chapter 5 includes assessments of creative processes with the Torrance tests of creative thinking, the Reisman Diagnostic Creativity Assessment (RDCA), Amabile’s componential model, and many others that reflect assessments representing standardized, self-reports, rating scales and products. Also included are the advantages and disadvantages of self-reports, generic influences on learning, and six appendices: Appendix 5A defines the generic influences on learning, Appendix 5B includes additional generic influences on learning, Appendix 5C sets out observations of generic influences on learning and gives tips for teachers, Appendix 5D presents RDCA creativity characteristics integrated with generic influences on learning, Appendix 5E provides the RDCA scoring interpretation, and Appendix 5F is a glossary.

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Torrance tests of creative thinkingReisman Diagnostic Creativity Assessment (RDCA)Amabile’s componential modelstandardized assessmentsself-reportsrating scales and products
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Connecting Creativity and Motivation Research with End Users
Lab to Learner
 , pp. 109 - 159
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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