Enhancing Creativity Chapter Overview

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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?

Generating ideas

Evaluating outcomes (correct)

Planning for action

Understanding the problem

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?

Mess finding Signup and view all the answers

What type of context is brainstorming primarily targeted toward?

Group settings where collaboration is possible Signup and view all the answers

What is a key recommendation for improving the brainstorming process?

Incorporate specific techniques alongside brainstorming Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of brainstorming emphasizes generating potential solutions to the identified problem?

Generating ideas Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be problematic to remain silent regarding bad ideas in brainstorming?

It might delay necessary evaluation of ideas Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept fan primarily emphasize in problem-solving?

Thinking broadly to generate diverse solutions Signup and view all the answers

Which thinking hat is concerned with objective and unbiased facts?

White hat Signup and view all the answers

According to DeBono's six thinking hats, what does the yellow hat represent?

Positive and optimistic outlook Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the technique of disproving?

Challenging obvious assumptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of synectics according to its founders?

Encouraging creative thinking across disciplines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the CoRT program?

To teach students to think for themselves Signup and view all the answers

Which unit of CoRT specifically focuses on creativity?

CoRT 4, Creativity Signup and view all the answers

What does the black hat thinking represent in DeBono's model?

Cautious consideration of risks Signup and view all the answers

What does the Productive Thinking Program emphasize in its curriculum?

Developing thinking skills with a focus on creativity Signup and view all the answers

What does CoRT 2 primarily teach students?

Effective ways to systematize their thinking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles is NOT associated with synectics?

Arts and sciences rely on distinct thinking processes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tool of lateral thinking mentioned?

Mediation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the tool 'provocation' in lateral thinking?

To stimulate useful solutions from false statements Signup and view all the answers

Which unit in the CoRT program relates to assessing information and feelings?

CoRT 5, Information & Feeling Signup and view all the answers

In the context of lateral thinking, what does the tool 'movement' involve?

Moving from one creative solution to another Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of CoRT 6, Action?

Translating thinking into practical steps Signup and view all the answers

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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

Concept: A method to look at a problem differently in creative ways, not along the standard path.
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.
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.