Faculty Articles
The Measurement of Creativity by the Stroop Color and Word Test
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Personality Assessment
ISSN
0022-3891
Publication Date
10-1975
Abstract
The development of a valid and reliable measure of creativity has been a challenging problem to psychologists. Gamble and Kellner (1968) have suggested that the Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT) might be such a measure. The advantages of the Stroop include that it tests basic processes, is stable over long periods of time, and is easy to administer and score. The present study investigated the relationship of the Stroop to three independent measures of creativity: a verbal task, a nonverbal task, and ratings by teachers. In all cases a significant relationship was found between these measures and the Stroop interference score. A concept of creativity as a basic underlying process is discussed by the author as well as implications for further research.
DOI
10.1207/s15327752jpa3905_9
Volume
39
Issue
5
First Page
502
Last Page
506
NSUWorks Citation
Golden, C. J.
(1975). The Measurement of Creativity by the Stroop Color and Word Test. Journal of Personality Assessment, 39(5), 502-506.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/480
