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What is an effective way to break mental sets, according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
How does stating problems in novel ways impact solution creativity?
What is the purpose of crossing out letters in the word 'CSRIEXLEATTTERES' as described in the text?
What is the purpose of crossing out letters in the word 'CSRIEXLEATTTERES' as described in the text?
Which of the following actions represents an effective way to overcome fixations?
Which of the following actions represents an effective way to overcome fixations?
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?
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?
What is one suggested way to restate a problem for better problem-solving outcomes?
What is one suggested way to restate a problem for better problem-solving outcomes?
Why might one need to restate a problem, as mentioned in the text?
Why might one need to restate a problem, as mentioned in the text?
'Mental set' is defined in the text as:
'Mental set' is defined in the text as:
