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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?

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?

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?

Debating each other's ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the hardest part of writing an essay according to the text?

Getting it started Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about brainstorming in a group setting?

Talking about the text can help the group come up with more ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of good brainstorming according to the text?

An important first step to writing a really cracking essay Signup and view all the answers

What did the individuals in the debate group do when asked if they had additional ideas?

Came up with twice as many good ideas as people in the criticism-free group Signup and view all the answers

What is the 100 rule mentioned in the text?

Thinking of 100 ideas on the given topic and writing them down Signup and view all the answers

What did researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara find regarding taking a break and letting the mind wander?

People were more effective at the same tasks they had been working on previously Signup and view all the answers

What is the '5-minute rule' in the context of brainstorming?

Write down as many ideas as possible for both sides of an issue in five minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step suggested for writing a synthesis essay?

Read the passages and figure out your position first Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of breaking down a position paper question into specific columns?

To brainstorm specific ideas for and against the given statement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advice given for writing a great essay under timed test conditions?

Relax, re-read the prompt, and try again if stuck Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of including weird, outlandish ideas during brainstorming?

Stimulate the growth of really good ideas Signup and view all the answers