Divergent Thinking

Metcalfe, R. J. Alban

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ERIC Number: EJ205756

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1978

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Divergent Thinking "Threshold Effect"--IQ, Age, or Skill?

Metcalfe, R. J. Alban

Journal of Experimental Education, v47 n1 p4-8 Fall 1978

Evidence is presented for (1) operationally distinguishing between divergent thinking (DT) and IQ, and between verbal DT and non-verbal DT, among subjects representing the full normal ability range, and (2) decrease of DT/IQ correlations with increasing age and among elementary and secondary school girls. (Author)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Correlation, Divergent Thinking, Elementary School Students, Females, Intelligence, Intelligence Quotient, Secondary School Students, Skill Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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