Openness of Perception as a Condition for Creativity

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Abstract
A creativity test and two perceptual tests were given to 89 fourth grade children: (a) Drawing Completion Task, consisting of simple line combinations from which interesting drawings were to be made; (b) Changing Figures Test, measuring the ability to see change in a succession of drawings; (c) Finding of Enclosed Areas Test, in which closed spaces had to be found in complex forms. Significant correlations were found between the creativity and perceptual openness tests. Other data were interpreted as suggesting that creativity is dependent upon perceptual openness. The importance of developing tests of creativity and stressing the need for perceptual experiences in school was indicated.

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