32 Questions
What is a problem?
Anything that could be made different or better
What are the two aspects of a problem?
Challenge and opportunity
What percentage of problems in life require creative thinking, according to the text?
80%
Which type of thinking is NOT involved in creative problem solving?
Logical thinking
What is creative thinking?
The ability to generate new ideas
What does diversity contribute to teams for creative problem solving?
Different mindsets and perspectives
What is the primary purpose of divergent thinking?
To explore many possible solutions and generate creative ideas
Which of the following is an example of divergent thinking?
Open-ended questions
What characterizes convergent thinking?
Applying established rules and logical reasoning
In the creative problem-solving process, what mindset is associated with creative idea evaluation and synthesis?
The engineer
Which phase of the creative process involves characteristic brain waves for both left and right brain perspectives?
Interest
What is the main characteristic of critical thinking?
Evaluating information and making decisions based on logic
What role does critical thinking play for employees/students?
To evaluate information and make decisions based on logic
In which phase of the creative process do specialized thinking modes allocate to the four quadrants according to the Whole Brain Creativity and Innovation model?
Verification
What kind of questions are used in divergent thinking?
Open-ended questions.
Which mindset is associated with problem definition in the creative problem-solving process?
The explorer.
What is a characteristic of a problem?
It can involve a difficulty or danger.
What type of thinking is estimated to be needed for 80% of problems in life?
Creative thinking
Which type of thinking is not taught in schools and universities, according to the text?
Creative thinking
What does diversity contribute to teams for creative problem solving, according to the text?
Different mindsets
What is critical thinking's ability according to the text?
To analyze problems
What is the primary characteristic of creative problem solving, according to the text?
Ability to generate new ideas
What type of thinking is used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions?
Divergent thinking
Which phase of the creative process involves characteristic brain waves for both left and right brain perspectives?
Illumination
In the creative problem-solving process, what mindset is associated with creative idea evaluation and synthesis?
The engineer
What percentage of problems in life require creative thinking, according to the text?
80%
What does diversity contribute to teams for creative problem solving, according to the text?
It brings different perspectives and ideas to the table
What type of thinking is estimated to be needed for 80% of problems in life?
Creative thinking
What kind of questions are used in divergent thinking?
'Why' or 'Why not' questions
What role does critical thinking play for employees/students?
It helps make decisions that solve problems based on logic
What is the primary purpose of divergent thinking?
To generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions
What is the primary characteristic of creative problem solving, according to the text?
It requires imagination and making connections while interacting with ideas, people, and environment
Study Notes
Problem Solving
- A problem is characterized by uncertainty and multiple possible solutions.
- A problem has two aspects: the content (what the problem is about) and the process (how to solve it).
Creative Thinking
- 20% of problems in life require creative thinking.
- Creative thinking is the ability to generate new and original ideas.
- Diversity contributes to teams by bringing different perspectives and ideas for creative problem solving.
Types of Thinking
- Divergent thinking is used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.
- Divergent thinking involves asking open-ended questions that encourage multiple ideas.
- The primary purpose of divergent thinking is to generate many ideas.
- Convergent thinking is characterized by narrowing down options to find the best solution.
- Critical thinking is the ability to analyze and evaluate information to make informed decisions.
- Critical thinking is essential for employees and students to make informed decisions.
- Critical thinking is not taught in schools and universities.
Creative Problem-Solving Process
- The creative problem-solving process involves four stages: definition, ideation, evaluation, and implementation.
- The mindset associated with problem definition is open-mindedness.
- The mindset associated with creative idea evaluation and synthesis is critical thinking.
- The incubation phase of the creative process involves characteristic brain waves for both left and right brain perspectives.
Miscellaneous
- 80% of problems in life require critical thinking.
- Creative problem solving is characterized by its ability to generate new and original ideas.
Learn about the nature of problems and how to approach them creatively. Explore the different aspects of a problem and understand how to turn difficulties into opportunities. This quiz also delves into the relationship between problem-solving and mathematics courses.
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