Divergent Thinking in Arts and Science Students: The Effect of Item Content.

Webster, Michelle A.; Walker, M. B.

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ERIC Number: EJ249538

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Publication Date: 1981-Aug

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Divergent Thinking in Arts and Science Students: The Effect of Item Content.

Webster, Michelle A.; Walker, M. B.

British Journal of Psychology, v72 pt3 p331-38 Aug 1981

Two tests of divergent thinking were taken by engineering students and business studies students. One concerned nonscientific objects, while the second concerned objects of specific interest to engineers. The result casts doubts on the validity of previous studies showing arts students better at thinking divergently than science students. (KC)

Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Ability, Divergent Thinking, Educational Background, Individual Differences, Liberal Arts, Sciences, Test Results

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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