Student Leadership Measurement Library
The Remote Associates Test (RAT) by Mednick is a creativity test used to determine a human's creative potential. The test typically lasts forty minutes and consists of thirty to forty questions each of which consists of three common stimulus words that appear to be unrelated. The person being tested must think of a fourth word that is somehow related to each of the first three words.[1] Scores are calculated based on the number of correct questions.
Constructs Being Measured
How to Access and Cite
The RAT has been adapted into several versions. Researchers have developed a Jamaican adaptation as well as Hebrew, Dutch, Italian, Chinese and Japanese versions.
To access the resource, visit http://www.creativehuddle.co.uk/the-remote-associates-test
Outcome Families
Programmatic Purpose-terms
Instrument Characteristics
Completing list items
Post-secodary students
Applicable Grade Levels-terms
Supporting Research
Lee, C. S., Huggins, A. C., & Therriault, D. J. (2014). A measure of creativity or intelligence? Examining internal and external structure validity evidence of the Remote Associates Test. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, 8(4), 446–460. doi:10.1037/a0036773
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Mednick, S. A. (1968). The Remote Associates Test. The Journal of Creative Behavior, 2(3), 213-214
Available Languages
Jamaican, Hebrew, Dutch, Italian, Chinese, Japanese
Rationale
Points to Consider
For more guidance on measuring student learning and best practices in adapting measurement tools to your contexts, check out the Portal page on Monitoring and Evaluation. You can also contact Alvin Vista (Knowledge Lead, Student Outcomes) and Robbie Dean (Director of Research) for specific questions.