PROCESS-BASED MEASURES OF CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS .5. OVERALLPREDICTION

Prior studies have shown that process-based measures of creative probl em-solving skills can be developed that evidence same predictive valid ity and contribute to our understanding of creative thought. These stu dies, however, have focused on a single process. Because multiple proc esses are involved in creative thought, there is a need to examine the ir joint impact. To address this issue, 137 undergraduates were asked to work on 2 creative problem-solving casks and complete a battery of measures examining relevant abilities and processing skills. Solution quality and originality scores obtained from the creative problem-solv ing tasks were regressed on these measures. It was found that the meas ures of process application were effective predictors of solution qual ity and originality, yielding significant gains in prediction when add ed to ability tests. The implications of these findings for the assess ment of creative potential are discussed.