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What is an effective way to break mental sets, according to the text?

Narrowing down the problem definition

Avoiding restating the problem

Stating problems in conventional ways

Enlarging the definition of a problem (correct)

Why does the text suggest changing a problem like designing a better doorway to a more challenging one like designing a better way to get through a wall?

To promote coming up with more original solutions (correct)

To prevent originality in solutions

To create ordinary solutions

To limit creativity in problem-solving

Which action is likely to produce more creative solutions?

Stating problems in a traditional manner

Avoiding enlarging the definition of a problem

Keeping the problem-solving process rigid

Restating problems in unconventional ways (correct)

How does stating problems in novel ways impact solution creativity?

It promotes coming up with more creative solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of crossing out letters in the word 'CSRIEXLEATTTERES' as described in the text?

To demonstrate mental set breaking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions represents an effective way to overcome fixations?

Imagining how different individuals would view the problem Signup and view all the answers

In solving the problem of connecting nine dots arranged in a square with four continuous straight lines, what does the text suggest may be needed?

Restating the problem Signup and view all the answers

What is one suggested way to restate a problem for better problem-solving outcomes?

Viewing the problem from different perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Why might one need to restate a problem, as mentioned in the text?

'Viewing it from another's perspective' Signup and view all the answers

'Mental set' is defined in the text as:

'A predisposition to perceive or respond in a particular way' Signup and view all the answers