APA Dictionary of Psychology

a questionnaire, used chiefly in organizational settings, that is designed to measure creativity, cognitive style, and the degree to which individuals are adaptive, innovative, or a range of both in their approach to problem solving. It comprises 33 items (32 scored, 1 unscored) requiring participants to rate how difficult it is for them to be the person described (e.g., a person who is thorough) using a 17-point Likert scale format, ranging from very hard to very easy. [originally developed in 1976 by Michael J. Kirton, British psychologist]