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What is one effective way to break mental sets according to the text?
What is one effective way to break mental sets according to the text?
- Ignoring the problem altogether
- Narrowing the scope of the problem
- Enlarging the definition of a problem (correct)
- Stating the problem in a familiar way
Why does the text suggest changing a problem from 'designing a better doorway' to 'designing a better way to get through a wall'?
Why does the text suggest changing a problem from 'designing a better doorway' to 'designing a better way to get through a wall'?
- To encourage more ordinary solutions
- To stimulate more original solutions (correct)
- To make the problem easier to solve
- To limit creativity in problem-solving
What is a predisposition to perceive or respond in a particular way called?
What is a predisposition to perceive or respond in a particular way called?
- Mental block
- Creativity bias
- Thinking error
- Mental set (correct)
Which approach is recommended in the text to reframe a problem effectively?
Which approach is recommended in the text to reframe a problem effectively?
What creative method does the text suggest to solve the puzzle of crossing out six letters to form a single word from 'CSRIEXLEATTTERES'?
What creative method does the text suggest to solve the puzzle of crossing out six letters to form a single word from 'CSRIEXLEATTTERES'?
Why might restating a problem be necessary according to the text?
Why might restating a problem be necessary according to the text?
What is the main benefit of stating problems in novel ways?
What is the main benefit of stating problems in novel ways?
How can mental sets impact problem-solving?
How can mental sets impact problem-solving?
What strategy does the text suggest for connecting nine dots arranged in a square using four straight lines without lifting your pencil?
What strategy does the text suggest for connecting nine dots arranged in a square using four straight lines without lifting your pencil?
How can reframing a problem help in generating creative solutions?
How can reframing a problem help in generating creative solutions?
