APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Schizotypal Personality Traits Relate to Divergent Thinking in a Sex-Specific Way

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · General

  • Kerry Buckhaults
    University of Scranton
  • Melisa Gallo
    University of Scranton
  • Patrick Orr
    University of Scranton
  • Patrick Orr
    University of Scranton

Abstract

We report that schizotypal personality traits relate to divergent creative thinking in sex-specific ways. In females, divergent thinking was potentially constrained by excessive social anxiety, whereas, for males, odd or eccentric beliefs were related to divergent creative thinking.

Social Cognition

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