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GATE 2026 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 51

Cognition · Intelligence: Theories (Spearman, Thurstone, Jensen, Cattell, Gardner, Sternberg), emotional intelligence, measurement, individual differences, intelligence versus aptitude and creativity · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which of the following is/are NOT correct about Sternberg and Lubart’s (1996) theory of creativity?

  1. It was developed using the univariate approach.
  2. It was developed using the multivariate approach.
  3. Two facets of creativity were intellectual style and personality among others in the theory.
  4. According to the theory, creativity is a single trait or ability.

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Correct answer: (A) It was developed using the univariate approach.; (D) According to the theory, creativity is a single trait or ability.

Explanation

Sternberg and Lubart's investment theory is a multivariate account: creativity comes from several factors together, such as intellectual abilities, knowledge, thinking style, personality, motivation and environment. So B and C are correct, and the statements that it used a univariate approach (A) and that creativity is a single trait (D) are not correct.