Deck 14: Creative Problem Solving

Question 1

If you were to "think like da Vinci," to be creative, you would do all of these except:

A) be more curious.
B) use all five senses.
C) embrace ambiguity.
D) borrow ideas.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Abraham Maslow's term "primary creativity" would best be described as:

A) brain storming.
B) left brain thinking.
C) open mindedness.
D) right brain thinking.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

According to Roger von Oech, creative roadblocks can best be described as:

A) a deadened process.
B) impasses to genius.
C) obstacles of stress.
D) negative perceptions.
E) All of these are correct.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Charles M. Johnson, founder of the Institute for Creative Development, describes the order for creativity and creative problem solving this way.

A) Perspiration, incubation, inspiration, administration
B) Administration, incubation, inspiration, perspiration
C) Incubation, perspiration, inspiration, administration
D) Incubation, inspiration, perspiration, administration

Question 5

According to Anthony Brandt and David Eagleman, these three aspects are essential to the creative process.

A) Bending, breaking, and blending
B) Restoring, repairing, and regurgitating
C) Crafting, coalescing, and collaborating
D) Imagination, perspiration, and celebration

Question 6

To get ahead in the job market in the 21st Century, experts suggest this above all else.

A) Invent yourself
B) Fail often
C) Make yourself necessary
D) Multitask well
E) Invent yourself and fail often
F) Invent yourself and make yourself necessary

Question 7

According to some creativity experts, ironically, this criteria is essential to the creative process.

A) Travel
B) Boredom
C) Studio
D) Family

Question 8

According to creative consultant Arthur VanGundy, left brain thinking falls in the domain of:

A) cultural roadblocks.
B) emotional roadblocks.
C) environmental roadblocks.
D) expressive roadblocks.

Question 9

According to creative consultant Arthur VanGundy, negative feedback (fear) falls in the domain of:

A) emotional roadblocks.
B) expressive roadblocks.
C) environmental roadblocks.
D) cultural roadblocks.

Question 10

Best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbertson says this is the greatest block to creativity.

A) Low Self-esteem
B) Apathy
C) Laziness
D) Fear

Question 11

This is considered to be the first step in the creative solving process.

A) Idea refinement
B) Evaluation and analysis
C) Description of the problem
D) Generating ideas

Question 12

If necessity is the mother of invention, then play can be said to assume the paternal role of the creative process.

Question 13

Making mistakes is not encouraged in the creative process.

Question 14

The creative problem solving strategy for groups, corporations, and world problems is no different than for people trying to solve their own problems.

Question 15

According to some experts, boredom is considered an essential component of the creative process.

Question 16

According to Arthur VanGundy, language would be considered to be an intellectual roadblock.

Question 17

Creativity can be a great coping technique for stress, but the irony is that fear (stress) can block the creative process.

Question 18

You have discussed various functions of the right and left brain in terms of stress and stress management. Highlight these functions in terms of positive coping techniques and relaxation skills as discussed in this book.

Question 19

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences, and give an example to support your definition.
A. Artist
B. Creative obstacles
C. Creative problem solving
D. Cultural roadblocks
E. Emotional roadblocks
F. Environmental roadblocks
G. Explorer
H. Intellectual/expressive roadblocks
I. Judge
J. Perceptual roadblocks
K. Primary creativity
L. Secondary creativity
M. Warrior
N. Bend-break-blend creativity

Question 20

Explain the creative process as described by Roger von Oech, and apply this process to the coping technique of creative problem solving.

Question 21

Pick three well-known people who are considered creative and explain how they have used creativity in the process of creative problem solving.

Question 22

Please explain the concept that a bored mind (boredom) is a necessary step in the creative process.

Question 23

You have discussed various functions of the right and left brain in terms of stress and stress management. Highlight these functions in terms of positive coping techniques and relaxation skills as discussed in this book.

Question 24

Left-brain modes of thinking are those most rewarded in:

A) musical performance.
B) video gaming.
C) school and work environments.
D) artistic endeavors.

Question 25

Among Gelb's tips from his book, How to Think Like da Vinci, are all of the following, except:

A) ask questions, and don't take everything for granted.
B) make a habit of using all five of your senses to explore the world.
C) avoid making mistakes, and learn from the mistakes of others.
D) be willing to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty.

Question 26

Among the players on the creativity team, which one would select the best idea and prepare to implement it?

A) Explorer
B) Judge
C) Artist
D) Warrior

Question 27

Which of the following would be considered an obstacle to the creative process?

A) Fear of failure
B) Making mistakes
C) Being foolish
D) Brainstorming

Question 28

The final step in the creative process is:

A) evaluation of the action.
B) description of the problem.
C) idea selection.
D) idea implementation.

Question 29

Maslow concluded that the creative process and the path to self-actualization were one and the same.

Question 30

Time pressure fuels creativity.

Question 31

Creativity is a partnership between the right brain, the house of the imagination, and the left brain, the source of organization.

Question 32

Creativity is short-circuited by searching for the "one" right answer because when you think you've found it, you will stop looking for fresh possibilities.

Question 33

The elements of creative problem solving are the cornerstones of many other coping techniques.