Theory and Practice of Creativity Measurement

Eunice M. L. Soriano de Alencar, Ph.D, is professor emerita at the University of Brasilia, Brazil and a researcher for the National Council for the Scientific and Technological Development. She has published more than 200 books, chapters, and articles in the field of psychology and education. Maria de Fatima Bruno-Faria, Ph.D, is a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She has published many articles and chapters in books about creativity in organizations. Her research interest is the culture of innovation. She has also been a consultant in the area of human resources.

Introduction Chapter 1 The Measurement of Creativity: Possibilities and Challenges Chapter 2 Obstacles to Personal Creativity Inventory Chapter 3 Assessment of the Climate for Creativity in the Classroom Chapter 4 Inventory of Teaching Practices for Creativity in Higher Education Chapter 5 Assessment of Creativity in Mathematics Chapter 6 Indicators of the Climate for Creativity in the Workplace Chapter 7 Strategies for Creating at Work References Appendix A Obstacles to Personal Creativity Inventory Appendix B Classroom Climate for Creativity Scale Appendix C Teaching Practices Inventory Appendix D Indicators of the Climate for Creativity in the Workplace Appendix E Strategies for Creating at Work About the Editors About the Authors