This paper provides a meta-analytic update on the relationship between intelligence and divergent thinking (DT), as research on this topic has increased, and methods have diversified since Kim’s meta-analysis in 2005. A three-level meta-analysis was used to analyze 849 correlation coefficients from 112 studies with an overall N = 34,610. The overall effect showed a significant positive correlation of r = .25. This increase of the correlation as compared to Kim’s prior meta-analytic findings could be attributed to the correction of attenuation because a difference between effect sizes prior-Kim vs. post-Kim was non-significant. Different moderators such as scoring methods, instructional settings, intelligence facets, and task modality were tested together with theoretically relevant interactions between some of these factors. These moderation analyses showed that the intelligence–DT relationship can be higher (up to r = .31–.37) when employing test-like assessments coupled with be-creative instructions, and considering DT originality scores. The facet of intelligence (g vs. g_f vs. g_c) did not affect the correlation between intelligence and DT. Furthermore, we found two significant sample characteristics: (a) average sample age was positively associated with the intelligence–DT correlation, and (b) the intelligence–DT correlation decreased for samples with increasing percentages of females in the samples. Finally, inter-moderator correlations were checked to take potential confounding into account, and also publication bias was assessed. This meta-analysis provides a comprehensive picture of current research and possible research gaps. Theoretical implications, as well as recommendations for future research, are discussed.

Kaufman Domains of Creativity Scale (K-DOCS) is a self-report of creative behavior in five distinct domains. The present study aims to translate K-DOCS into Russian and evaluate its psychometric properties. The psychometric analysis was performed on a sample of adults recruited through Yandex Toloka (N = 1011; M_age = 35.94, SD_age = 10.95) from various regions of Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses indicated that the model with five correlated factors showed the best fit to empirical data. All factors demonstrated good internal consistency and moderate test–retest reliability. The correlation and hierarchical regression analyses for K-DOCS factors, creative achievements by CBI (Creative Behavior Inventory), and personality traits by BFI–2 (Big Five Inventory – 2) yielded evidence for an adequate level of convergent and discriminant validity. We also examined differences across K-DOCS factors among occupations defined by Holland’s typology and attempted to investigate K-DOCS measurement invariance across gender. As a result, we obtained evidence supporting the construct validity of K-DOCS and established its partial measurement invariance across gender. The current study shows that Russian K-DOCS has satisfactory psychometric properties and can serve as a trusted guide into various manifestations of humans’ creative behavior.

Background: Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) is a significant socio-biological problem due to its wide prevalence and negative outcomes. In the current study, we aimed to develop an autism scale for early and accurate differentiation of 3- to 4-year-olds at risk for ASD since there is no systematic monitoring of young children in Russia yet. Methods: The total sample (N = 324) included 116 children with ASD, 131 children without ASD (healthy controls), and 77 children with developmental delay (DD). An online survey of specialists working with children was conducted based on a specially designed autism questionnaire consisting of 85 multiple-choice tasks distributed across 12 domains. Initially, each child was assessed by 434 items using a dichotomous scale (0 = no, 1 = yes). Factor and discriminant analyses were performed to identify a compact set of subscales that most accurately and with sufficient reliability predicted whether a child belongs to the ASD group. Results: As a result, four subscales were obtained: Sensorics, Emotions, Hyperactivity, and Communication. The high discriminability of the subscales in distinguishing the ASD group from the non-ASD group was revealed (accuracy 85.5–87.0%). Overall, the obtained subscales meet psychometric requirements and allow for creating an online screening system for wide application.

Базы стандартизированных стимулов широко используются при изучении процессов зрительного восприятия и порождения речи. Они предоставляют исследователям ценную информацию о характеристиках стимульного материала, которые могут влиять на результаты экспериментов как побочные переменные. Настоящая работа посвящена русскоязычной адаптации базы стандартизированных изображений BOSS (The Bank of Standardized Stimuli) – высококачественных фотографий предметов повседневного обихода (посуды, одежды, продуктов питания и т.д.). Процедура адаптации состояла из двух этапов. В первом этапе адаптации приняли участие 45 респондентов в возрасте от 19 до 46 лет (M = 24.9, SD = 6.1). Участники исследования последовательно называли изображения, оценивали их по параметрам «знакомости» и «визуальной сложности» и относили изображения к одной из 18 категорий. Впоследствии для каждого изображения были рассчитаны следующие параметры: наиболее частотное наименование, согласованность наименований (процент респондентов, давших наиболее частотное наименование), средняя визуальная сложность, средняя знакомость, наиболее частотная категория и согласованность категорий. Фотографии, согласованность наименования которых превысила 50% (326 изображений), использовались на втором этапе. Во втором этапе адаптации приняли участие 33 респондента в возрасте от 19 до 44 лет (M = 25.3, SD = 4.9), которые оценивали отобранные изображения по параметрам «согласованность предметов» (насколько изображение объекта согласуется с его ментальной репрезентацией), «согласованность ракурсов» и «очевидность манипуляции» (насколько легко человеку представить действие, связанное с данным предметом). Впоследствии для каждого изображения подсчитывались средние значения оцененных параметров. Результаты исследования находятся в свободном доступе и могут быть использованы при разработке различных экспериментов в области когнитивной психологии и психолингвистики.