Intelligence and Creativity in Problem Solving: The Importance of Test Features in Cognition Research.

ABSTRACT: This paper discusses the importance of three features of psychometric tests for cognition research: construct definition, problem space, and knowledge domain. Definition of constructs, e.g., intelligence or creativity, forms the theoretical basis for test construction. Problem space, being well or ill-defined, is determined by the cognitive abilities considered to belong to the constructs, e.g., convergent thinking to intelligence, divergent thinking to creativity. Knowledge domain and the possibilities it offers cognition are reflected in test results. We argue that (a) comparing results of tests with different problem spaces is more informative when cognition operates in both tests on an identical knowledge domain, and (b) intertwining of abilities related to both constructs can only be

SUBMITTER: Jaarsveld S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5292426 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature