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Vera G Gryazeva-Dobshinskaya¹, Yulia A Dmitrieva¹, Svetlana Yu Korobova¹

¹Laboratory of Psychology and Psychophysiology of Stress-Resistance and Creativity, Scientific and Educational Center "Biomedical Technologies", Higher Medical and Biological School, South Ural State University, 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia.

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Summary

This study explored creativity, intelligence, and adaptation in preschoolers. High creativity and intelligence in children were linked to better adaptation resources, unlike those with lower creativity.

Keywords:

children’s personal adaptation resources creativity intelligence the E. Torrance Test of Creative Thinking the G. Rorschach Test the Wechsler Intelligence Scale

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Area of Science:

Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Cognitive Development

Background:

Creativity and intelligence are key adaptation resources in children.
Understanding these resources is crucial for developing educational strategies.
Previous research highlights the link between creative ability and adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze creativity, psychometric intelligence, and personal adaptation in senior preschoolers.
To identify markers differentiating children's adaptation strategies.
To inform methods for preserving and developing creative abilities at school entry.

Main Methods:

Utilized the E. Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (figural), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), and G. Rorschach Test.
Sample: 122 children aged 6-7 with an average IQ above 115.
Employed discriminant analysis to validate group divisions based on creativity and adaptation markers.

Main Results:

Identified factor structures of creativity, intelligence, and adaptation resources.
In high-creativity groups, these components were integrated.
In low-creativity groups, creativity, intelligence, and adaptation markers were not interconnected.

Conclusions:

Creativity and intelligence act as significant adaptation resources for preschoolers.
The integration of creativity, intelligence, and adaptation varies based on creative levels.
Findings suggest tailored strategies are needed for developing creative abilities and adaptation.