Extenics-based Testing Method of Divergent Thinking Quotient☆

Abstract With the rapid advancement of internet and information technology, innovation and creative thinking capability is becoming more and more necessary. Think divergently is an important aspect for creativity. Based on Extenics, we present a testing method of Divergent Thinking Quotient (DTQ). This method tests DTQ in 360 degree and assess it in 10 minutes from 5 aspects which is Basic element Quotient, Conjugate extension Quotient, Path extension Quotient, Transformation Quotient and Transforming object Quotient. The assessments of more than 500 undergraduates and hundreds of teachers in China have approved its effectiveness. The method not only tests the Divergent Thinking level but also helps to extend individual's thinking capability.