The main difference between creativity is that Creativity is the ability to create something New with their novel ideas and Intelligence is the ability to acquire knowledge quickly and utilize them. Creativity is a part of intelligence
Difference Between Creativity and Intelligence
| Intelligence | Creativity |
|---|---|
| It has been established that convergent thinking is the basis of intelligence | Divergent thinking forms the basis of creativity |
| In convergent thinking, an individual has the tendency to find out the one most appropriate idea or response | Divergent thinking allows as many responses as possible |
| An intelligent test convergent thinking is being tested(usually requiring one correct response) | Creativity emphasizes more on testing divergent thinking |
| It has been observed that highly creative people usually possess the intelligence to a high degree but it is not essential for an intelligent person to be creative. One may possess high intelligence without having creative abilities | An adequate level of intelligence is a necessary condition for being creative. A mentally retarded person cannot be expected to be creative. |
| In Intelligence testing, The speed and Accuracy of the cognitive behaviour is emphasized | In creative tests novelty, flexibility and originality are given more weightage. |
