Remote Associates Test

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
Primary: 
Creativity
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
Well-being
Connectedness
Awareness
Agency
Mastery
Programmatic Purpose
Classroom-level data and feedback
Program-level monitoring and evaluation
Instrument Characteristics
Type of items: 

Completing list items

Original target population: 

Post-secodary students

Format: 
Cognitive Assessment (written)
Applicable Grade Levels
Pre-primary
Primary
Secondary
Post-secondary
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

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.