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What is the primary focus of the brainstorming method as proposed by Osborn?
What is the primary focus of the brainstorming method as proposed by Osborn?
- Encouraging individuals to work alone on problems
- Allowing free rein to imagination without criticism (correct)
- Evaluating ideas before sharing them
- Establishing strict guidelines for idea generation
Which of the following is NOT one of the three stages of brainstorming?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three stages of brainstorming?
- Generating ideas
- Evaluating outcomes (correct)
- Planning for action
- Understanding the problem
What is a significant limitation of brainstorming mentioned in the content?
What is a significant limitation of brainstorming mentioned in the content?
- It requires extensive individual research
- It is a non-evaluative method for decision-making (correct)
- It primarily focuses on individual contributions only
- It is too structured and lacks flexibility
Which of the following sub-stages is important for understanding the problem in brainstorming?
Which of the following sub-stages is important for understanding the problem in brainstorming?
What type of context is brainstorming primarily targeted toward?
What type of context is brainstorming primarily targeted toward?
What is a key recommendation for improving the brainstorming process?
What is a key recommendation for improving the brainstorming process?
Which phase of brainstorming emphasizes generating potential solutions to the identified problem?
Which phase of brainstorming emphasizes generating potential solutions to the identified problem?
Why might it be problematic to remain silent regarding bad ideas in brainstorming?
Why might it be problematic to remain silent regarding bad ideas in brainstorming?
What does the concept fan primarily emphasize in problem-solving?
What does the concept fan primarily emphasize in problem-solving?
Which thinking hat is concerned with objective and unbiased facts?
Which thinking hat is concerned with objective and unbiased facts?
According to DeBono's six thinking hats, what does the yellow hat represent?
According to DeBono's six thinking hats, what does the yellow hat represent?
What is the main idea behind the technique of disproving?
What is the main idea behind the technique of disproving?
What is the primary goal of synectics according to its founders?
What is the primary goal of synectics according to its founders?
What is the primary goal of the CoRT program?
What is the primary goal of the CoRT program?
Which unit of CoRT specifically focuses on creativity?
Which unit of CoRT specifically focuses on creativity?
What does the black hat thinking represent in DeBono's model?
What does the black hat thinking represent in DeBono's model?
What does the Productive Thinking Program emphasize in its curriculum?
What does the Productive Thinking Program emphasize in its curriculum?
What does CoRT 2 primarily teach students?
What does CoRT 2 primarily teach students?
Which of the following principles is NOT associated with synectics?
Which of the following principles is NOT associated with synectics?
Which of the following is NOT a tool of lateral thinking mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a tool of lateral thinking mentioned?
What is the purpose of the tool 'provocation' in lateral thinking?
What is the purpose of the tool 'provocation' in lateral thinking?
Which unit in the CoRT program relates to assessing information and feelings?
Which unit in the CoRT program relates to assessing information and feelings?
In the context of lateral thinking, what does the tool 'movement' involve?
In the context of lateral thinking, what does the tool 'movement' involve?
What is a primary function of CoRT 6, Action?
What is a primary function of CoRT 6, Action?
Flashcards
Brainstorming
Brainstorming
A technique for generating ideas by encouraging free expression and discouraging criticism, typically used in group settings.
Creative Problem-Solving Program
Creative Problem-Solving Program
A process involving understanding a problem, generating ideas, and planning for action.
Understanding the problem
Understanding the problem
The first stage of the Creative Problem-Solving program, focusing on identifying and defining the problem.
Mess Finding
Mess Finding
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Data Finding
Data Finding
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Problem Finding
Problem Finding
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Generating ideas
Generating ideas
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Planning for action
Planning for action
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What does CoRT stand for?
What does CoRT stand for?
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What is the goal of CoRT?
What is the goal of CoRT?
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How is CoRT structured?
How is CoRT structured?
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What is the focus of CoRT 1, Breadth?
What is the focus of CoRT 1, Breadth?
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What is the focus of CoRT 2, Organization?
What is the focus of CoRT 2, Organization?
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What is the focus of CoRT 3, Interaction?
What is the focus of CoRT 3, Interaction?
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Which CoRT unit specifically focuses on creativity?
Which CoRT unit specifically focuses on creativity?
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What is the focus of CoRT 5, Information & Feeling?
What is the focus of CoRT 5, Information & Feeling?
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Concept Fan
Concept Fan
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Disproving
Disproving
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White Hat
White Hat
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Red Hat
Red Hat
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Black Hat
Black Hat
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Yellow Hat
Yellow Hat
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Green Hat
Green Hat
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Blue Hat
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Synectics
Synectics
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Productive Thinking Program
Productive Thinking Program
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Study Notes
Enhancing People's Creativity
- Chapter Outline: By the end of the chapter, learners should be able to:
- Understand major creative thinking programs
- Describe creative thinking techniques consistent with various creativity theories
- Describe methods for assessing the effectiveness of creativity teaching
- Describe prompts for teaching and assessing creativity
- Describe obstacles to creativity teaching
- Draw conclusions on enhancing creativity
Programs for Teaching Creativity
- Brainstorming: One of the earliest systematic attempts to improve creative thinking, proposed by Osborn (1953, 1963).
- Process: Free flow of ideas without criticism, typically in groups to build on each other's ideas.
- Purpose: Generate multiple solutions collaboratively.
- Stages: Understanding the problem, generating ideas, and planning for action (includes mess finding, data finding, and problem finding).
Pros and Cons of Brainstorming
- Pros: Can be effective in certain situations, especially in groups.
- Cons: Limited usefulness as a technique, primarily for groups; sometimes unproductive if ideas are poor, and potentially less useful in critical decision-making situations where immediate action is required.
CoRT (Cognitive Research Trust)
- Purpose: Designed to teach better thinking (creativity and critical thinking) through practical skills.
- Founder: Edward De Bono, a Maltese physician, scholar, and educator.
- Structure: Six units with multiple lessons.
- Unit 1 (Breadth): Broadens perception of various aspects.
- Unit 2 (Organization): Organizes thoughts systematically
- Unit 3 (Interaction): Argues/defends a point effectively using evidence.
- Unit 4 (Creativity): Breaks free from existing concepts and explores newer ways of thinking.
- Unit 5 (Information and Feeling): Evaluating information, integrating feelings, and making well-informed judgments.
- Unit 6 (Action): Translating thoughts into action. This can be through visual symbols.
Lateral Thinking
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Concept: A method to look at a problem differently in creative ways, not along the standard path.
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Tools (examples):
- Random Entry Idea Generation: Choosing a random object/concept to find connections with the problem.
- Provocation: Thinking of false, impossible, or absurd statements about a problem to generate new perspectives.
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Debono's six "thinking hats": Different approaches for problem-solving, each representing a unique perspective (white, red, black, yellow, green, blue).
Synectics
- Overview: An approach to problem-solving that uses a large group with diverse experiences.
- Steps: Combination of perspectives from people in diverse areas generates new solutions.
Productive Thinking Program
- Overview: A program for developing thinking and creativity skills, aimed at fifth and sixth grades.
- Features: Fifteen booklets.
- Results: Mixed success, potentially not widespread in application.
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This quiz covers key concepts from the chapter on enhancing creativity. Learners will explore major creative thinking programs, techniques, and assessment methods. Additionally, it examines the obstacles to teaching creativity and ways to overcome them.
