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Which mindset is associated with the belief that intelligence and talents can be developed over time?
A) Fixed Mindset
B) Growth Mindset
C) Convergent Mindset
D) Creative Mindset
*Answer:* B) Growth Mindset
According to the lecture, what is a major limit to creativity?
A) Opportunities
B) External motivators
C) Fear of failure
D) Fixed environments
*Answer:* C) Fear of failure
What does the term "Mini-C" refer to in the Four C Model of creativity?
A) Everyday creativity
B) Professional-level creativity
C) Personal-level creativity in early learning
D) Groundbreaking creativity that impacts society
*Answer:* C) Personal-level creativity in early learning
What does the "Person" element of the Four P framework primarily focus on? (a) The tools and techniques used in the creative process. (b) The environmental factors influencing creativity. (c) The characteristics and qualities of the creative individual. (d) The assessment and evaluation of creative output.
*Answer: (c) The characteristics and qualities of the creative individual.
What is the significance of "elaboration" in Guilford's characteristics of divergent thinking?
(a) The number of distinct categories of ideas.
(b) The total quantity of ideas generated.
(c) The level of detail and development in the ideas. (d) The ability to combine different ideas in new ways.
*Answer: (c) The level of detail and development in the ideas.
According to the sources, what is one of the key benefits of using unfinished drawings as a creativity exercise?
(a) It improves artistic skills and techniques.
(b) It allows for the exploration of multiple perspectives.
(c) It enforces conformity to established art styles. (d) It minimizes the need for original thought.
*Answer: (b) It allows for the exploration of multiple perspectives.
Which theory suggests that creativity can be increased over a lifetime through hard work and learning?
A) Entity theory
B) Incremental theory
C) Cognitive dissonance theory
D) Fixed theory
*Answer:* B) Incremental theory
What is an example of "accommodation" in Piaget's theory?
A) A child sees a new type of animal and calls it a "dog"
B) A child encounters a cat for the first time and creates a new category for it
C) A child fits all new animals into the category of "pets"
D) A child refuses to acknowledge a new animal because it doesn't fit any known categories
Answer:
B) A child encounters a cat for the first time and creates a new category for it
What is the belief of “Entity” theorists regarding human characteristics?
A) They can be developed through effort and learning
B) They are fixed and unchangeable
C) They vary depending on environmental factors
D) They are influenced by mindset
*Answer:* B) They are fixed and unchangeable
What does the "Pro-C" level in the Four C Model of creativity represent?
A) Creativity at a professional level, but not world-renowned
B) Everyday creativity accessible to most people
C) Personal creativity that may not be recognized by others
D) Genius-level creativity with a lasting societal impact
*Answer:* A) Creativity at a professional level, but not world-renowned
The process of creating many unusual uses for a common object, such as a brick, is known as what?
A) Convergent thinking
B) Product improvement
C) Divergent thinking
D) Implicit theory
*Answer:* C) Divergent thinking
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of divergent thinking according to Guilford? (a) Fluency (b) Originality (c) Conformity (d) Elaboration
*Answer: (c) Conformity
Which of the following strategies can help foster creativity in education?
A) Memorization techniques
B) Drawing activities and brainstorming
C) Structured repetition
D) Standardized testing
*Answer:* B) Drawing activities and brainstorming
Robert J. Sternberg's definition of creativity highlights the balance between:
(a) Originality and practicality.
(b) Complexity and simplicity.
(c) Intuition and logic.
(d) Passion and discipline.
Answer: (a) Originality and practicality
Which of the following best describes "assimilation" according to Piaget's theory?
A) Modifying existing cognitive schemas to fit new information
B) Ignoring new information that doesn't match existing schemas
C) Integrating new information into existing cognitive schemas without changing them
D) Forming entirely new cognitive schemas based on new information
*Answer: C) Integrating new information into existing cognitive schemas without changing them
How can exploring different perspectives enhance creativity, particularly with unfinished drawings?
(a) It promotes convergent thinking.
(b) It limits the range of ideas generated.
(c) It leads to more diverse and original ideas.
(d) It encourages adherence to traditional artistic norms.
*Answer: (c) It leads to more diverse and original ideas.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of creativity according to Robert J. Sternberg (1999)?*
A) Novelty and appropriateness
B) Simplicity and clarity
C) Consistency and predictability
D) Flexibility and innovation
*Answer:* A) Novelty and appropriateness
The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) measure creativity using all the following criteria EXCEPT:
A) Fluency
B) Flexibility
C) Accuracy
D) Elaboration
*Answer:* C) Accuracy
In the "Four P framework of creativity," what does "Press" represent?
(a) The creative individual's skills.
(b) The stages of the creative process.
(c) External influences on the creative process.
(d) The final outcome of creative efforts.
*Answer: (c) External influences on the creative process.
How can exploring different perspectives enhance creativity, particularly with unfinished drawings? (a) It promotes convergent thinking. (b) It limits the range of ideas generated. (c) It leads to more diverse and original ideas. (d) It encourages adherence to traditional artistic norms.
*Answer: (c) It leads to more diverse and original ideas.
Which of the following best reflects the core idea behind encouraging "unfiltered ideas" during brainstorming? (a) To emphasize quality over quantity. (b) To create a judgment-free environment for idea generation. (c) To limit the creative process to logical and practical ideas. (d) To prioritize individual thinking over collaborative efforts.
*Answer: (b) To create a judgment-free environment for idea generation.
What was the primary focus of Tolman's maze experiments?
A) Measuring the speed at which rats ran through the maze
B) Understanding how rats formed cognitive maps to navigate mazes
C) Observing the reflexive responses of rats to stimuli in the maze
D) Testing the effect of rewards on rat behavior in mazes
*answer: B) Understanding how rats formed cognitive maps to navigate mazes
Which of the following is an example of an activity used in the Figural TTCT test?
A) Guessing consequences
B) Picture construction
C) Just suppose scenarios
D) Unusual questions
*Answer:* B) Picture construction
Tolman’s concept of a "cognitive map" refers to:
A) A mental representation of the spatial layout of an environment
B) A reflexive pattern of behavior based on stimuli-response conditioning
C) The sequence of movements a rat must make to reach a goal
D) A map that shows the food paths in a rat’s brain
*Answer: A) A mental representation of the spatial layout of an environment
What did Tolman’s research with rats in mazes suggest about learning?
A) Learning only occurs through direct reinforcement and punishment
B) Learning involves the creation of cognitive representations of the environment, even without direct reinforcement
C) Rats can only navigate mazes through trial and error
D) Learning occurs solely through the association of stimuli and responses
*Correct answer: B) Learning involves the creation of cognitive representations of the environment, even without direct reinforcement