Creativity (divergent thinking ability) is predicted by both updating and inhibition, but not by shifting ability.¶

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q3 i2 In the same latent variable model, updating predicted creativity (β = .29, p < .001) and inhibition predicted creativity (β = .20, p = .04), while shifting showed no significant relation to creativity. → Benedek Mathias 2014

Evidence¶

Benedek Mathias 2014¶

Benedek Mathias, Jauk Emanuel, Sommer Markus, Arendasy Martin, Neubauer Aljoscha C. (2014). Intelligence, creativity, and cognitive control: The common and differential involvement of executive functions in intelligence and creativity. Intelligence. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.007

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Latent variable SEM: four divergent thinking tasks rated for creativity regressed on the three executive factors. Inhibition predicted creativity (β = .20, p = .04); updating's creativity path is reported in the same section (β = .29); shifting's paths were non-significant.

"By contrast, inhibition predicted creativity (β = .20, p = .04) but not Gf (β = .12, p = .30). Shifting did not show any significant relations with Gf or creativity."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Creativity — outcome: instruction changes it

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