Question 1

If you know that your best friend is allergic to shellfish, you know that she is allergic to clams, oysters, shrimp, and lobster.Going from this general statement of allergy to shellfish to specific examples of this allergy illustrates
A)deductive thought.
B)inductive thought.
C)intuitive thought.
D)creative thought.

Accepted Answer

Deductive thought involves reasoning from a general statement or principle to specific instances. In this case, knowing the general statement that your friend is allergic to shellfish and applying it to specific examples like clams, oysters, shrimp, and lobster is an example of deductive reasoning.

Question 2

Intuitive thinking illustrates _____ thought, while thinking that is _____ proceeds from given information to new conclusions on the basis of explicit rules.
A)convergent; divergent
B)divergent; illogical
C)illogical; logical
D)logical; illogical

Accepted Answer

Intuitive thinking is often considered illogical as it relies on gut feelings rather than structured reasoning, while logical thinking uses explicit rules to derive conclusions.

Question 3

Jimmy has a feeling about a horse named Surf and Turf in the Kentucky Derby.While the horse is a long shot to win the race, Jimmy somehow knows Surf and Turf is going to win.He decides to make a substantial wager on the race.Which type of thinking is Jimmy using to make his decision?
A)illogical
B)divergent
C)algorithmic
D)creative

Accepted Answer

Jimmy's decision is based on a feeling rather than logical reasoning or systematic analysis, making it illogical thinking.

Question 4

_____ is thinking that applies a general set of rules to specific situations; for example, using the laws of gravity to predict the behavior of a single falling object.
A)Deductive thought
B)Inductive thought
C)Intuitive thought
D)Creative thought

Accepted Answer

Deductive thought involves starting with general rules or principles and applying them to specific situations. In this example, the general rule is the laws of gravity, which are then applied to predict the behavior of a single falling object. Inductive thought, on the other hand, involves starting with specific observations and drawing general conclusions or patterns from them, while intuitive thought relies on gut feelings or unconscious reactions. Creative thought involves generating unique or unusual ideas to solve problems or come up with new concepts.

Question 5

Sarah uses explicit rules and develops a new conclusion from the information that is given to her to solve a complex math problem.Sarah is said to be using _____ thought.
A)divergent
B)logical
C)creative
D)illogical

Accepted Answer

Sarah's use of explicit rules and logical thinking indicates she is using logical thought, which involves reasoning and making deductions based on given information. Divergent thinking involves generating multiple creative solutions to a problem, while creative thinking involves using imagination to come up with new and original ideas. Illogical thinking involves making conclusions that do not follow from the given information or using flawed reasoning.

Question 6

If you know that your best friend is allergic to clams, oysters, shrimp, and lobster, you know that she is allergic to shellfish.Going from these specific instances of allergy to a general statement that covers all situations illustrates
A)deductive thought.
B)inductive thought.
C)intuitive thought.
D)creative thought.

Accepted Answer

The specific instances of allergy to certain types of shellfish are used to make a generalization that covers all shellfish. This is an example of inductive thought, which involves using specific observations or examples to draw broader conclusions. Deductive thought involves starting with a general principle or hypothesis and applying it to specific situations. Intuitive thought involves making judgments or decisions without conscious reasoning. Creative thought involves generating original ideas or solutions.

Question 7

Going from specific facts or observations to general principles is called
A)creative thought.
B)deductive thought.
C)illogical thought.
D)inductive thought.

Accepted Answer

Inductive thought involves using specific observations or facts to draw general conclusions or principles. This is the opposite of deductive thought, which involves starting with a general principle and applying it to specific situations to draw conclusions. Illogical thought refers to thinking that does not follow logical reasoning, and creative thought involves generating new and innovative ideas.

Question 8

On a creativity test, you are asked to list all the uses of a paper clip.The number of times that you shift from one class of possible uses to another, such as shifting from "jewelry" uses to "electronic" uses would constitute your _____ score.
A)flexibility
B)fluency
C)originality
D)novelty

Accepted Answer

Flexibility refers to the ability to switch between different categories or types of ideas during a creativity task. In this case, shifting from "jewelry" uses to "electronic" uses would be an example of flexibility. Fluency refers to the total number of ideas generated, while originality and novelty refer to how unique or unusual the ideas are.

Question 9

Fluency, flexibility, and originality are all measures of
A)inductive thinking.
B)selective comparison.
C)intuitive framing.
D)creative thinking.

Accepted Answer

Fluency, flexibility, and originality are all measures of creative thinking. Fluency refers to generating a large number of ideas, flexibility refers to the ability to change perspectives and viewpoints, and originality refers to producing novel and unique ideas. Therefore, the best choice is (D) creative thinking.

Question 10

Mozart produced more than 600 pieces of music, Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets, and Salvador Dali created more than 1500 works of art.This outpouring of ideas represents these creative geniuses
A)flexibility.
B)fluency.
C)originality.
D)novelty.

Accepted Answer

Fluency refers to the ability to generate a large quantity of ideas or solutions. The examples given in the question all demonstrate a high level of fluency in their respective fields.

Question 11

On a creativity test, you are asked to list all the uses of a paper clip.Your total number of suggestions would be your _____ score.
A)flexibility
B)fluency
C)originality
D)novelty

Accepted Answer

The term "fluency" refers to the ability to generate a large quantity of options or ideas. In this case, listing all the uses of a paper clip requires the ability to come up with as many ideas as possible, making fluency the appropriate score to measure. Flexibility refers to the ability to generate ideas across different categories or concepts, originality refers to the uniqueness or novelty of the ideas generated, and novelty refers to the rarity or unexpectedness of the ideas. While these are all important aspects of creativity, they are not directly measured by the ability to generate a large quantity of ideas in a specific category.

Question 12

Drawing conclusions on the basis of formal principles of reasoning is termed
A)inductive thought.
B)deductive thought.
C)logical thought.
D)illogical thought.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Drawing conclusions on the basis of formal...

Question 13

_____ is thinking in which a general rule or principle is gathered from a series of specific examples, for instance, inferring the laws of gravity by observing many falling objects.
A)Deductive thought
B)Inductive thought
C)Intuitive thought
D)Creative thought

Accepted Answer

Inductive thought is the process of reasoning from specific observations to broader generalizations or theories. It involves looking at a series of specific examples and inferring a general rule or principle from them. In this case, observing the falling of objects led to the inference of the laws of gravity, which is a general principle.

Question 14

Sometimes students are so intent on meeting the page minimum requirement on a term paper that they fail to include the other important requirements for this paper.These students are exhibiting which barrier to problem-solving?
A)pragmatic
B)learned
C)perceptual
D)emotional

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sometimes students are so intent on meeting...

Question 15

Which of the following processes separates creative thinking from noncreative thinking?
A)inductive and deductive reasoning
B)fluency, flexibility, and originality
C)logical thinking
D)understanding, insight, and problem-solving

Accepted Answer

Fluency, flexibility, and originality are commonly accepted as the main criteria that differentiate creative thinking from noncreative thinking. Inductive and deductive reasoning, logical thinking, understanding, insight, and problem-solving are all important aspects of thinking, but they are not specific to creativity.

Question 16

Going from general principles to specific situations is called
A)creative thought.
B)deductive thought.
C)illogical thought.
D)inductive thought.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Going from general principles to specific situations...

Question 17

Thought that is intuitive, haphazard, or personal is termed
A)inductive thought.
B)deductive thought.
C)logical thought.
D)illogical thought.

Accepted Answer

Illogical thought refers to thought that lacks reasoning, consistency, or rationality, and may be influenced by emotions or biases. Intuitive, haphazard, or personal thought may not necessarily follow a logical sequence or be based on evidence and therefore may be considered illogical.

Question 18

Using reason as opposed to intuition in making a decision would be considered
A)inductive thought.
B)deductive thought.
C)logical thought.
D)illogical thought.

Accepted Answer

Using reason involves logical thought where one examines facts, evidence and draws conclusions based on this information. Inductive thought involves extrapolating general principles from specific examples. Deductive thought involves reasoning from general principles to specific examples. Illogical thought refers to making decisions without any rational basis.

Question 19

In tests of creativity, _____ is indicated by the number of different types of solutions produced.
A)fluency
B)flexibility
C)originality
D)convergent thought

Accepted Answer

Flexibility in creativity tests refers to the ability to produce a variety of different types of solutions, indicating diverse thinking approaches.

Question 20

Thought that is based on emotion rather than reasoning would be considered
A)inductive thought.
B)deductive thought.
C)logical thought.
D)illogical thought.

Accepted Answer

Emotions can cloud reasoning and lead to illogical thought processes.

Quiz 9: Extension B: Cognition, Language, Creativity, and Intelligence

If you know that your best friend is allergic to shellfish, you know that she is allergic to clams, oysters, shrimp, and lobster.Going from this general statement of allergy to shellfish to specific examples of this allergy illustrates

Intuitive thinking illustrates _ thought, while thinking that is _ proceeds from given information to new conclusions on the basis of explicit rules.

Jimmy has a feeling about a horse named Surf and Turf in the Kentucky Derby.While the horse is a long shot to win the race, Jimmy somehow knows Surf and Turf is going to win.He decides to make a substantial wager on the race.Which type of thinking is Jimmy using to make his decision?

_____ is thinking that applies a general set of rules to specific situations; for example, using the laws of gravity to predict the behavior of a single falling object.

Sarah uses explicit rules and develops a new conclusion from the information that is given to her to solve a complex math problem.Sarah is said to be using _____ thought.

If you know that your best friend is allergic to clams, oysters, shrimp, and lobster, you know that she is allergic to shellfish.Going from these specific instances of allergy to a general statement that covers all situations illustrates

Going from specific facts or observations to general principles is called

On a creativity test, you are asked to list all the uses of a paper clip.The number of times that you shift from one class of possible uses to another, such as shifting from "jewelry" uses to "electronic" uses would constitute your _____ score.

Fluency, flexibility, and originality are all measures of

Mozart produced more than 600 pieces of music, Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets, and Salvador Dali created more than 1500 works of art.This outpouring of ideas represents these creative geniuses

On a creativity test, you are asked to list all the uses of a paper clip.Your total number of suggestions would be your _____ score.

Drawing conclusions on the basis of formal principles of reasoning is termed

_____ is thinking in which a general rule or principle is gathered from a series of specific examples, for instance, inferring the laws of gravity by observing many falling objects.

Sometimes students are so intent on meeting the page minimum requirement on a term paper that they fail to include the other important requirements for this paper.These students are exhibiting which barrier to problem-solving?

Which of the following processes separates creative thinking from noncreative thinking?

Going from general principles to specific situations is called

Thought that is intuitive, haphazard, or personal is termed

Using reason as opposed to intuition in making a decision would be considered

In tests of creativity, _____ is indicated by the number of different types of solutions produced.

Thought that is based on emotion rather than reasoning would be considered