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Scales: level of creativity (creativity)

Purpose of the test

Diagnostics of creative potential, creativity.

Test Description

Questions diagnose the limits of the respondent's curiosity, self-confidence, constancy, visual and auditory memory, the desire for independence, the ability to abstract and concentrate. These indicators, according to the author of the methodology, are a component of creative potential.

Instructions for the test

Choose one of the suggested answers.

Test

1. Do you think that the world around you can be improved?
1. yes;
2. no;
3. yes, but only in some ways.
2. Do you think that you yourself will be able to participate in significant changes in the world around you?
1. yes, in most cases;
2. no;
3. yes, in some cases.
3. Do you think that some of your ideas will bring significant progress in the field of activity that you choose?
1. yes;
2. Where can I get such ideas from?
3. maybe not much progress, but some progress is possible.
4. Do you think that in the future you will play such an important role that you will be able to fundamentally change something?
1. yes, for sure;
2. very unlikely;
3. maybe.
5. When you decide to do something, are you sure that it will work?
1. of course;
2. often embrace doubts about whether I can do it;
3. more confident than uncertain.
6. Do you have a desire to do some business unknown to you, such a business in which this moment you are incompetent, you absolutely do not know him?
1. yes, any unknown attracts me;
2. no;
3. It all depends on the case itself and the circumstances.
7. You have to do something unfamiliar. Do you feel the desire to achieve perfection in it?
1. yes;
2. what happens is good;
3. if it's not very difficult, then yes.
8. If you like something you don't know, do you want to know everything about it?
1. yes;
2. no, you need to learn the most basic;
3. no, I'll just satisfy my curiosity.
9. When you fail, then:
1. you persist for a while, even contrary to common sense;
2. immediately give up on this idea as soon as you understand its unreality;
3. keep doing your thing until common sense will not show the insurmountability of obstacles.
10. The profession must be chosen based on:
1. their opportunities and prospects for themselves;
2. stability, significance, the need for the profession, the need for it;
3. the prestige and benefits it will provide.
11. When traveling, could you easily navigate the route that you have already traveled?
1. yes;
2. no;
3. if you liked the place and remember it, then yes.
12. Can you remember immediately after the conversation everything that was said in it?
1. yes;
2. no;
3. remember everything that interests me.
13. When you hear a word in an unfamiliar language, can you repeat it syllable by syllable without making mistakes, even without knowing its meaning?
1. yes;
2. no;
3. I repeat, but not quite right.
14. In free time you prefer:
1. stay alone, think;
2. be in the company;
3. I don't care if I'm alone or with a company.
15. You are doing something. You decide to stop it only when:
1. the job is finished and seems to you perfectly done;
2. you are more or less satisfied with what you have done;
3. the job seems to be done, although it can still be done better. But why?
16. When you are alone, you:
1. like to dream about some things, maybe abstract ones;
2. At any cost, you are trying to find a specific occupation for yourself;
3. Sometimes you like to dream, but about things that are related to your business.
17. When an idea captures you, then you will think about it:
1. no matter where and with whom you are;
2. only in private;
3. only where there is silence.
18. When you stand up for an idea, you:
1. you can refuse it if the arguments of your opponents seem convincing to you;
2. stay with your opinion, no matter what arguments are put forward;
3. change your mind if the resistance is too strong.

Processing and interpretation of test results

Handling test results

Points are awarded according to the following scheme:

Answer "a" - 3 points, "b" - 1, "c" - 2 points.

Interpretation of test results

. 48 or more points- you have a significant creative potential, which presents you with a rich selection of creative possibilities. If you can actually apply your abilities, then a wide variety of forms of creativity are available to you.
. 18 - 47 points- you have qualities that allow you to create, but there are also barriers to your creativity. The most dangerous is fear, especially among people who are focused on mandatory success. Fear of failure fetters the imagination - the basis of creativity. Fear can be social, fear of public condemnation. Any new idea goes through a stage of surprise, surprise, non-recognition, condemnation by others. Fear of condemnation for new, unusual for others behavior, views, feelings fetters creative activity, destroys a creative person.

Sources

(H. Sievert)

Resourcefulness (n scale)

You will be offered some tasks, solving which you can check whether you can "overshadow". If you intend to perform some tasks collectively, then you need to appoint a "secretary". Other members of the group will only act as "suppliers of ideas". You can also work on your own. Any idea is acceptable and acceptable. Try to complete tasks as quickly as possible. Use a stopwatch to control.

Exercise. In the left column of the table (on the next page) there are many rulers (blank lines). In each of these lines you must write one word. All words must match two initial letters. For example, as is the case for words that begin with "c": fresh, free, holy, pork, etc.

Spelling and word length do not play a big role. You just need to write legibly. Now mark the time. You have one minute to complete each column.

H scale score (resourcefulness)

Count the lines containing the given words. Add up the results of the three tasks. Divide the result by 1.5. The maximum you can get is 60 points.

0-20 points. This task was given to you with great difficulty. Test scores are well below average and on a "real" test that determines your fitness for the job, you would be classified as very weak. You need to practice regularly with other initial letters. 21-40 points. Your results are average. The assessment of the results of the "real" testing will be average. The more points you get, the better your result. With practice, you will undoubtedly achieve better results without effort. You should practice with this test using other initial letters.

41-60 points. Undoubtedly, you understood that in solving this task, in addition to resourcefulness, the speed of writing is important. After all, you can spend no more than two seconds on one word. This is extremely difficult. In addition, when making a note, you must think about other words, that is, practically, think and write in parallel (and not sequentially, as is usually the case).

Test "Determining the level of creativity"

The test allows you to assess the level of creativity, the ability to make non-standard decisions.

Instructions: Choose one of the proposed behaviors in these situations.

1. Do you think that the world around can be improved:

b) no, he is already good enough;

c) Yes, but only to a certain extent.

2. Do you think that you yourself can participate in changes in the world around you:

a) yes, in most cases;

c) yes, in some cases.

3. Do you think that your ideas would bring significant benefits in the field of activity in which you plan to work:

b) yes, under favorable circumstances;

c) only to some extent.

4. Do you think that in the future you will be useful to society:

a) yes, for sure;

b) it is unlikely;

c) maybe.

5. When you decide to do something, you draw up some plan of your actions:

b) you often think that you will not be able to;

c) Yes, often.

6. Do you feel the desire to do something that you absolutely do not know:

a) yes, the unknown attracts you;

b) the unknown does not interest you;

c) whatever the case.

7. You have to do something unfamiliar. Do you feel the desire to achieve perfection in it:

b) I am satisfied with what I managed to achieve;

c) yes, but only if you like it.

8. If you like a business that you don’t know, do you want to know everything about it:

b) no, you want to learn only the most basic;

c) no, you just want to satisfy your curiosity.

9. When you fail, then:

a) you persist for a while, contrary to common sense;

b) give up on this idea, because you understand that it is unrealistic;

c) you keep doing your job, even when it becomes obvious that the obstacles are insurmountable.

10. In your opinion, a profession should be chosen based on:

a) their capabilities, future prospects for themselves;

b) stability, significance, profession, need for it;

c) the benefits it will provide.

11. When traveling, could you easily navigate the route that you have already traveled?

b) no, I'm afraid to go astray;

c) yes, but only where I liked and remembered the area.

12. Immediately after a conversation, can you remember everything that was said:

a) yes, without difficulty;

b) I can’t remember everything;

c) I remember only what interests me.

13. When you hear a word in an unfamiliar language, you can repeat it syllable by syllable without error, even without knowing its meaning:

a) yes, no problem

b) yes, if the word is easy to remember;

c) I will repeat, but not quite right.

14. In your free time, do you prefer:

a) stay alone, think;

b) be in the company;

c) you do not care whether you will be alone or in the company.

15. You are doing something. You decide to stop this activity only when:

a) the job is finished and seems to you perfectly done;

b) you are more or less satisfied;

c) You haven't done everything yet.

16. When you are alone:

a) you like to dream about some, maybe even abstract things;

b) at any cost you try to find a specific occupation for yourself;

c) sometimes you like to dream, but about things that are connected with your affairs.

17. When an idea captures you, then you will think about it:

a) no matter where and with whom you are;

b) you can only do it in private;

c) only where it will not be too noisy.

18. When you defend some idea:

a) you can refuse it if you listen to the convincing arguments of your opponents;

b) stay with your opinion;

c) change your mind if the resistance is too strong.

KEY TO THE TEST

Calculate the points you have scored in this way:

for the answer "a" - 3 points;

for the answer "b" - 1;

for the answer "c" - 2.

RESULT

Questions 1, 6, 7, 8 - define the boundaries of your curiosity;

questions 2, 3, 4, 5 - faith in yourself;

questions 9 and 15 - constancy;

The test is aimed at determining the creative potential of the individual.

10 points - your compliance with what is said is very high.

9-6 points - significant compliance.

5 points - in this sense, you are somewhere in the middle.

4-2 points - in this part your level is below average.

1 point - this is not typical for you at all.

Questionnaire text

Are you inquisitive? Are you doubting the obvious? Are you worried about what, how, why, why not? Do you love collecting information?

Are you observant? Do you notice changes taking place around you?

Do you accept other people's points of view? When you disagree with someone, are you able to understand the person with whom you disagree? Can you look at an old problem in a new way?

Are you ready to change your point of view? Are you open to new ideas? If someone makes additions to your idea or makes changes to it, are they ready to accept them? Are you looking for new ideas instead of sticking to your old ones?

Do you learn from your mistakes? Can you recognize your failure while still not giving up? Do you understand that until you give up, all is not lost?

Do you use your imagination? Do you say to yourself: “What will happen if…”?

Do you notice similarities between things that seem to have nothingth common?(For example, what do a desert plant and a tenacious person have in common?) Do you use things in new ways (like a glass as a flower vase)?

Do you believe in yourself? Do you go into business with the confidence that you can do it? Do you consider yourself capable of finding solutions to problems?

Do you try to refrain from judging other people,other people's ideas, new situations? Do you wait until you have enough information to come to a definite conclusion?

10. Do you tend to find interest in any business? Will you do what looks stupid from the outside? Do you believe in yourself enough to be adventurous and take risks? Do you offer solutions that might be rejected by others, or do you usually not substitute?

Calculate the amount of points you have scored and determine your indicator of creativity:

80-100 points - the potential is very high.

60-80 points - you are a creative person.

40-60 points - you are no worse than most.

20-40 points - you are not as creative as most people.

10-20 points - you should attend circles with a creative focus.

Test "Creativity" (2)

Target. Evaluation of creative imagination, speed of flow thought processes and breadth of vocabulary.

Instruction. After the signal "Attention!" I will name and write three words on the blackboard. Your task is to write as soon as possible the maximum number of phrases so that each of them includes all three words. For example, the words are given: "rain", "field", "earth". They could be combined into such phrases: “The rain in the field soaked the ground well”, “After the rain, the ground became wet, and I did not go for a walk in the field”, “It has not rained for a month, and the earth in the field has become like a stone.”

Each phrase must be written on a new line. When I say "Dash", put a clear line at the place where my team will find you. Write quickly, but in normal handwriting so that it is easy to read. When I give the command "Stop!", stop writing and turn the paper over. "Attention!"... Words are called. The experimenter marks the time. After 10 minutes, the experimenter gives the command "Stop!".

Processing of results. Each phrase is evaluated on a five-point system:

5 is a witty original combination.

4 - the correct, logical combination of words.

3 - perhaps, and so it is possible.

2 - two words are connected, and the third is illogical.

1 - a meaningless combination of words.

These scores can be reduced to a single creative imagination score, which is equal to the sum of the scores divided by the number of sentences written in 10 minutes.