Deck 4: Thinking and Reasoning Skills

Question 1

What is a common barrier to the creative process

A)having a fear of losing control
B)being too talkative
C)being undisciplined
D)having a dislike of authority

Answer 1

having a fear of losing control

Question 2

What is typically the first step in the decision-making process?

A)Define the problem.
B)Generate the ideas.
C)Define the opportunity.
D)Implement the strategy.

Answer 2

Define the opportunity.

Question 3

What is most effective for tapping into your subconscious mind?

A)focusing on not blinking
B)thinking about nothing for three minutes
C)doing a crossword puzzle
D)exerting yourself until exhaustion

Answer 3

thinking about nothing for three minutes

Question 4

Which type of logical thinking involves making your best guess based on the premises or facts?

A)inductive
B)deductive
C)Intuitive
D)Cognitive

Question 5

M ental activities that include using language, reasoning, solving problems, conceptualizing, remembering, imagining, and learning verbal material are generally known as ____.

A)cognitive processes
B)social processing
C)conscious skills
D)intelligence quotient (IQ)

Question 6

A good idea or solution that "magically" comes to mind without effort likely comes from which part of the brain?

A)left side
B)right side
C)subconscious
D)conscious

Question 7

What type of reasoning is defined as a form of logical thinking in which you reach a true conclusion based on true facts called premises?

A)inductive
B)deductive
C)intuitive
D)cognitive

Question 8

What is typically the last step in the decision-making process?

A)Solidify the actions.
B)Evaluate and modify.
C)Merge the philosophies.
D)Implement the strategy.

Question 9

The processes of learning, reasoning, and decision-making are good examples of _____ thinking.

A)focused
B)unfocused
C)undirected
D)directed

Question 10

Inventing and developing Velcro from analyzing sticky burrs is an example of a(n):

A)metaphor
B)morphology
C)analogy
D)allegory

Question 11

The best environment for brainstorming is ____.

A)an orderly one
B)a democratic one
C)free of distractions
D)small groups (ideally three people)

Question 12

Brainstorming is more effective without ____.

A)interruptions
B)bad ideas
C)focused thinking
D)premature criticism

Question 13

According to Edward De Bono, which type of thinking is most closely related to the processes of creative thinking?

A)inductive thinking
B)deductive thinking
C)vertical thinking
D)lateral thinking

Question 14

Decision making is the act of making an informed choice between a number of alternatives to solve a problem or maximize an opportunity.

Question 15

One definition of creative thinking is "the ability to suspend judgment, to consider alternatives, to analyze and evaluate."

Question 16

What part of the human brain is considered more intuitive and creative?

A)Left side
B)Right side
C)Medulla oblongata
D)Pons

Question 17

When generating ideas during decision-making, what is the most important task?

A)Separate ideas into possible and probable.
B)Separate ideas into good and bad.
C)Aim for quantity of ideas.
D)Aim for quality of ideas.

Question 18

With decision making, a fter having clearly stated the ____, you need to gather all the pertinent data before going on to the next step, which will generate possible ____.

A)opportunity; solutions
B)objective; goals
C)goals; outcomes
D)problem; solutions

Question 19

Which of the following is a method for forcing the brain to make "cross connections" between right and left sides?

A)cognitive disassociation and dreaming
B)associative thinking and visualization
C)drawing with your left hand while singing
D)meditation and chanting

Question 20

Any time we evaluate, judge, or decide something, we must rely on our logical thinking.

Question 21

After evaluating your idea as part of the decision-making process, what else might remain to be done?

A)Modify it accordingly.
B)Confirm its impact.
C)Determine its usefulness.
D)Assess its morality.

Question 22

Contrast proactive thinking with reactive thinking.

Question 23

Explain the decision-making process and list the five basic steps involved.

Question 24

During what step of the decision-making process do you shift to your logical or analytical thinking to evaluate each idea or combination of ideas for its successful outcome?

A)Step One
B)Step Two
C)Step Three
D)Step Four

Question 25

When is the most common peak period of creativity for people?

A)within five minutes of waking up
B)while driving a vehicle
C)while listening to classical music
D)depends on the individual person