Cognitive aspects of the schizophrenic spectrum have been of great interest to researchers. Research completed over the past several decades suggests a link between creativity and schizotypy. It has been hypothesized that this creativity is seen at an above average rate among the schizophrenic spectrum as a direct result of cognitive deficits often seen in the disease. This study examines intelligence levels, creative ability, cognitive inhibition, and thought organization in two groups of individuals: those with higher scores (N=50) on the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire, and those with lower scores (N=50). Results did not replicate previous findings regarding cognitive deficits of schizophrenia. The current results do, however, offer insight into several areas of interest for future research.

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