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Peer reviewedZiv, Avner – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1983
In one experiment, 78 adolescents were shown humorous film clips and required to write captions for cartoons. A creativity test was administered. In a second study, the experimental group completed the Torrance Creativity Test with humorous responses. In both studies, a humorous atmosphere was found to significantly increase creativity scores.…
Descriptors: Creative Expression, Creativity, Creativity Tests, Cues
Download full textFarless, James W.; And Others – 1974
This study measured the interrelationships among three creativity measures: student-teacher ratings of each other's performance, subtests from the Torrance Tests of Crative Thinking, and judges' ratings of student-produced classroom products. Data were obtained from 24 gifted fifth-grade boys and girls. Data analysis indicated that girls were…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Creative Art, Creative Expression, Creative Thinking
Peer reviewedGoff, Kathy – Educational Gerontology, 1993
An experimental group of 55 older adults participated in creative activities (control group n=53). Completion of Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking and a morale scale demonstrated a positive link between creativity and life satisfaction. It was unclear whether increased satisfaction caused greater creativity or vice versa. (SK)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Creative Expression, Creativity, Life Satisfaction
