On a Creativity Test, You Are Asked to List All

question 20

Multiple Choice

On a creativity test, you are asked to list all the uses of a paper clip. The number of times that you shift from one class of possible uses to another, such as shifting from "jewelry" uses to "electronic" uses would constitute your __________ score.

• A)flexibility
• B)fluency
• C)originality
• D)novelty

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Definitions:

Frequency Distribution

A summary of how often different values occur within a dataset, usually presented in a table or graphical format.

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An attribute or variable often studied in genetics or sociology, reflecting the pigment of hair on individuals.

Sample

A segment of the broader population selected for analysis, assessment, or interrogation to obtain information that reflects the characteristics of the entire population.

Nominal

Relating to data that can be categorized but not ranked; involves naming or labeling categories.