Master's Theses

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

This research was designed to investigate the relationships between intelligence, personality variables, and creativity. Forty-three males and twenty-seven females in general psychology classes at Fort Hays State College served as subjects. The Otis Quick-Scoring Mental Ability Test, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, and Guilford's Southern California Tests of Intellectual Abilities were administered. Correlations were computed between all variables. Data analysis revealed that a positive correlation exists between intelligence and creativity with little difference in the magnitude of correlations between males and females. Hypochondriasis and Hysteria correlated positively with creativity. Several of Guilford's sub-tests were found to correlate significantly with various personality variables. Sex differences on the creativity tests were found to be insignificant.

Keywords

Students, Fort Hays State University, Ellis County (Kan.) Mental states, Behavior, Creative ability, Testing

Advisor

Jerry Harper

Date of Award

Summer 1965

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

Rights

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