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The functionalist theory suggests that creativity and innovation are dependent on individual perspectives.
The functionalist theory suggests that creativity and innovation are dependent on individual perspectives.
False
The radical humanist theory proposes that creativity requires a structured and controlled mind.
The radical humanist theory proposes that creativity requires a structured and controlled mind.
False
The radical structuralism theory focuses on the role of individual intelligence in shaping creativity.
The radical structuralism theory focuses on the role of individual intelligence in shaping creativity.
False
Synthetic ability is a characteristic of convergent thinking.
Synthetic ability is a characteristic of convergent thinking.
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Motivation is not a key element that contributes to creativity.
Motivation is not a key element that contributes to creativity.
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The interpretive theory is primarily concerned with the empirical research and data collection.
The interpretive theory is primarily concerned with the empirical research and data collection.
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Creativity is often synonymous with innovation.
Creativity is often synonymous with innovation.
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Thinking styles are not a significant factor in influencing creativity.
Thinking styles are not a significant factor in influencing creativity.
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The radical structuralism theory suggests that conflict is a necessary stimulus for creativity.
The radical structuralism theory suggests that conflict is a necessary stimulus for creativity.
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Knowledge is not a crucial element in the creative process.
Knowledge is not a crucial element in the creative process.
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Study Notes
Creativity and Innovation
- Creativity is the ability to imagine, create a new idea, or find a solution to a problem, and it can be applied in daily life.
- Innovation is the ability to develop newly created ideas into something more useful and practical.
The Need for Creativity and Innovation
- We need creativity and innovation to design new ideas and concepts, and to solve problems.
- Creative minds are valuable in meeting development needs.
The Difference Between Creativity, Innovation, Invention, Design Thinking, and Discovery
- Creativity is the ability to produce a new concept or idea.
- Innovation is the ability to introduce a creative idea or product to the market.
- Invention is the ability to introduce a novel idea or product, not every innovation requires invention.
- Design thinking is a customizable solution for a specific customer requirement or needs using the required tools.
- Discovery is the ability to search and explore something that already exists but is unrecognized.
Convergent and Divergent Thinking
- Convergent thinking focuses on finding the most suitable solution to a problem, also known as critical thinking.
- Divergent thinking involves more creativity and accepts multiple solutions to a problem.
Theories of Creativity, Innovation, and Change
- The functionalist theory improves the process of creativity and innovation through empirical research, data collection, and analysis.
- The interpretive theory claims that creativity and innovation depend on individual perspectives.
- The radical humanist theory suggests that effective creativity requires a free mind, uncontrolled by organizational or mental structures.
- The radical structuralism theory suggests that conflict is a social phenomenon that needs to be changed, and that certain structures, processes, and arguments affect people's abilities to create and make changes.
Elements That Contribute to Creativity
- Intelligence: synthetic ability to think of or generate new, novel, and interesting ideas.
- Knowledge
- Thinking styles
- Personality
- Motivation
- Environment
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Description
This quiz explores the importance of innovation, creativity, and design thinking in today's world. It covers the theories of innovation, intelligence, and change, and why they are crucial for success.
