This study used the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking to measure figural and verbal creativity in a control group and in a group that subsequently learned the Transcendental Meditation technique. On the post test 5 months later, the Transcendental Meditation group scored significantly higher on figural originality and flexibility and on verbal fluency.

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