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Predictive Validity of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking*

1972; Wiley; Volume: 6; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/j.2162-6057.1972.tb00936.x

2162-6057

E. Paul Torrance,

Educational Methods and Teacher Development

The Journal of Creative BehaviorVolume 6, Issue 4 p. 236-262 Predictive Validity of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking* E. PAUL TORRANCE, E. PAUL TORRANCE Head Department of Educational Psychology The University of Georgia, College of Education, Athens, Georgia 30601Search for more papers by this author E. PAUL TORRANCE, E. PAUL TORRANCE Head Department of Educational Psychology The University of Georgia, College of Education, Athens, Georgia 30601Search for more papers by this author First published: December 1972 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2162-6057.1972.tb00936.xCitations: 269 † Insofar as can be determined, this is one of the first longitudinal studies of creative behavior conducted. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat REFERENCES Bentley, J. C. Creativity and academic achievement. Journal of Educational Research, 1966 59, 269–272. Burkhart, R. C. & Bernheim, G. Object question test manual. University Park, PA: Department of Art Education Research, Pennsylvania State University, 1963, (Mimeographed). Cropley, A. J. Some Canadian creativity research. Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1971, 4(3), 113–115. Erickson, G. The predictive validity of a battery of creative thinking tests and peer nominations among University of Minnesota high school seniors seven years later. Master's research paper, University of Minnesota, 1966. Flanders, N. A. Interaction analysis in the classroom: a manual for observers. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan, 1960, (Mimeographed). Hansen, E. A comparison of the teaching behavior of creative and less creative basic business teachers. Doctoral dissertation, University of Minnesota, 1967. (University Microfilms Order No. 67–14, 614; Dissertation Abstracts 28: 06A/2136). Lehman, R. A. A study of the effects of creativity and intelligence on pupils' questions in science. Research paper, Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1969. MacDonald, J. B. & Raths, J. D. Should we group by creative abilities? Elemèntary School Journal, 1964, 65, 137–142. McPherson, J. H. A proposal for establishing ultimate critera for measuring creative output. In C. W. Taylor & F. Barron, (eds.), Scientific creativity: its recognition and development. NYC: Wiley, 1964, 24–29. Strom, R. D. & Larimore, D. Predicting teacher success: the inner city. Columbus, OH: College of Education, Ohio State University, 1970. Torrance, E. P. Guiding creative talent. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice, 1962. Torrance, E. P. Education and the creative potential. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1963. Torrance, E. P. Torrance tests of creative thinking: Norms-technical manual. ( research edition) Princeton, NJ: Personnel Press, 1966. Torrance, E. P. Prediction of adult creative achievement among high school seniors. Gifted Child Quarterly, 1969(a), 13, 71–81. Torrance, E. P. Will creatively gifted high school seniors behave creatively seven years later? TAG Gifted Children Newsletter, 1969(b), 12(1), 24–31. Torrance, E. P. & Hansen, E. The question-asking behavior of highly creative basic business teachers identified by a paper-and-pencil test. Psychological Reports, 1965, 17, 815–818. Torrance, E. P., Tan, C. A. & Allman, T. Verbal originality and teacher behavior: a predictive validity study. Journal of Teacher Education, 1970, 21, 335–341. Weisberg, P. S. & Springer, K. J. Environmental factors in creative function. Archives of General Psychiatry, 1961, 5, 554–564. Witt, G. The life enrichment activity program: a continuing program for creative, disadvantaged children. Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1971, 4(3), 14–22. Wodtke, K. H. A study of the reliability and validity of creativity tests at the elementary school level. Doctoral dissertation, University of Utah, 1963. (University Microfilms Order No. 64–3148; Dissertation Abstracts 24: 4091). Yamamoto, K. Creative writing and school environment. School and Society, 1963, 91, 307–308. Citing Literature Volume6, Issue4December 1972Pages 236-262 ReferencesRelatedInformation