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What is the original meaning of the term 'brainstorming'?
What is the original meaning of the term 'brainstorming'?
- A method to critique ideas in a group setting
- A storm of brains, symbolizing a group generating ideas (correct)
- A solitary process of generating ideas
- A process of quickly writing down ideas without discussion
According to a 2003 study from the University of California at Berkeley, what was the finding related to brainstorming?
According to a 2003 study from the University of California at Berkeley, what was the finding related to brainstorming?
- Brainstorming in solitude led to 20% more ideas collectively
- Criticism-free brainstorming led to 20% more ideas collectively
- Debating each other's ideas in a brainstorming session led to 20% more ideas collectively (correct)
- Brainstorming in a large group led to 20% more ideas collectively
What is the suggested benefit of brainstorming in a group?
What is the suggested benefit of brainstorming in a group?
- Ensuring everyone agrees on the ideas generated
- Limiting the number of ideas generated
- Reducing the time required for brainstorming
- Producing more and better ideas (correct)
What is recommended when brainstorming in a group according to the text?
What is recommended when brainstorming in a group according to the text?
What is the hardest part of writing an essay according to the text?
What is the hardest part of writing an essay according to the text?
What does the text suggest about brainstorming in a group setting?
What does the text suggest about brainstorming in a group setting?
What is the purpose of good brainstorming according to the text?
What is the purpose of good brainstorming according to the text?
What did the individuals in the debate group do when asked if they had additional ideas?
What did the individuals in the debate group do when asked if they had additional ideas?
What is the 100 rule mentioned in the text?
What is the 100 rule mentioned in the text?
What did researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara find regarding taking a break and letting the mind wander?
What did researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara find regarding taking a break and letting the mind wander?
What is the '5-minute rule' in the context of brainstorming?
What is the '5-minute rule' in the context of brainstorming?
What is the first step suggested for writing a synthesis essay?
What is the first step suggested for writing a synthesis essay?
What is the purpose of breaking down a position paper question into specific columns?
What is the purpose of breaking down a position paper question into specific columns?
What is the primary advice given for writing a great essay under timed test conditions?
What is the primary advice given for writing a great essay under timed test conditions?
What is the significance of including weird, outlandish ideas during brainstorming?
What is the significance of including weird, outlandish ideas during brainstorming?
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Brainstorming (original meaning)
Brainstorming (original meaning)
Generating ideas as a group, often with debate, to come up with better ideas
Brainstorming debate effect
Brainstorming debate effect
Debating ideas in brainstorming boosts ideas by 20%.
Brainstorming group benefit
Brainstorming group benefit
Brainstorming in groups produces more and better ideas.
Brainstorming method (recommended)
Brainstorming method (recommended)
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Essay writing difficulty
Essay writing difficulty
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Group brainstorming benefit
Group brainstorming benefit
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Brainstorming purpose
Brainstorming purpose
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Debate group idea generation
Debate group idea generation
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100 rule (brainstorming)
100 rule (brainstorming)
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Mental break benefit
Mental break benefit
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5-minute rule (brainstorming)
5-minute rule (brainstorming)
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Synthesis essay first step
Synthesis essay first step
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Position paper brainstorming
Position paper brainstorming
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Timed essay advice
Timed essay advice
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Weird ideas in brainstorming
Weird ideas in brainstorming
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