RT - Journal Article T1 - The Effects of External Motivation on Children Creativity JF - icss YR - 2011 JO - icss VO - 13 IS - 2 UR - http://icssjournal.ir/article-1-348-en.html SP - 57 EP - 66 K1 - Creativity K1 - Evaluation K1 - Quasi-Experimental AB - Objective: This research has been carried out to study the effects of external motivation on creativity. Method: The method used in this research was quasi-experimental. The research is done, using torrance test creativity from: fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration. The statistical sample was 80 grade 5 students who were selected based on multistage random sampling method. This sample group is divided into two groups: The test group (40 students) and the control group (40 students). The test group is expected for evaluation. Results: The results show evaluation had negative effects on creativity. Originality and elaboration in group control is higher that of in test group. Also the results showed a significant difference between girls and boys in the originality factor. Conclusion: Overall, the results indicat that external motivation has negative effect on creativity. LA eng UL http://icssjournal.ir/article-1-348-en.html M3 ER -