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Creative Behavior Inventory

The Creative Behavior Inventory (CBI) is a self-report measure used to assess individuals' self-reported creativity. It is a valuable tool for assessing creative potential, and can be used to identify individuals who are particularly creative and those who are not. 

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

To be eligible to complete the Creative Behavior Inventory, you must be at least 18 years of age and able to read and understand English. You must also be able to provide informed consent and have no cognitive or psychological impairments that would make it difficult for you to complete the inventory.

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Questions for Creative Behavior Inventory

Questions

1.

Painted an original picture (excluding school or university course work) 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
2.

Designed and made your own greeting cards

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
3.

Made a craft out of metal (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
4.

Put on a puppet show

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
5.

Made your own holiday decorations

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
6.

Built a hanging mobile (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
7.

Made a sculpture (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
8.

Had a piece of literature (e.g, poem, short stories, etc.) published in a school or university publication

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
9.

Wrote poems (excluding school or university course work) 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
10.

Wrote a play (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
11.

Received an award for an artistic accomplishment

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
12.

Received an award for making a craft

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
13.

Made a craft out of plastic, plexiglass, stained glass or a similar material (excluding school oruniversity course work) 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
14.

Made cartoons

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
15.

Made a leather craft (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
16.

Made a ceramic craft (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
17.

Designed and made a piece of clothing (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
18.

Prepared an original floral arrangement

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
19.

Drew a picture for aesthetic reasons (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
20.

Wrote the lyrics to a song (excluding school or university course work) 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
21.

Wrote a short story (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
22.

Planned and presented an original speech (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
23.

Made jewelry (excluding school or university course work) 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
24.

Had art work or craft work publicly exhibited

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
25.

Assisted in the design of a set for a musical or dramatic production (excluding school oruniversity course work) 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
26.

Kept a sketch book (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
27.

Designed and constructed a craft out of wood (excluding school or university course work)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times
28.

Designed and made a costume

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never did this
  2. Did this once or twice
  3. 3-5 times
  4. More than 5 times

Questionnaires Similar to Creative Behavior Inventory

  • The Creative Action Scale
  • The Creative Activity Questionnaire
  • Creative Problem-Solving Inventory
  • The Creative Proficiency Inventory
  • The Creative Thinking Skills Inventory
  • The Creative Lifestyle Questionnaire

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Creative Behavior Inventory

What is the Creative Behavior Inventory?

The Creative Behavior Inventory (CBI) is a self-report measure used to measure an individual's creativity.

How is the Creative Behavior Inventory administered?

The CBI is administered through a self-report questionnaire. It consists of 28 items that measure creativity.

What types of results can I expect from the Creative Behavior Inventory?

The report will include an overall score for your creativity.

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