30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of creativity?
Conformity
What is one benefit of studying creativity?
Enhanced problem-solving skills
Which of the following is a common myth about creativity?
People have a fixed amount of creativity and cannot change it
What is one modern psychological approach to understanding creativity?
Divergent thinking
According to the text, why does creativity predict a longer life?
It improves medical outcomes
Which symbol is rooted in architectural history?
The phallic symbol
What do flowers and other plants often represent?
The feminine symbol
What do animals such as wolves and apes often symbolize?
The unconscious desires and fears symbol
What is brain plasticity?
The brain's ability to adapt, change, and reorganize itself throughout a person's life
What is creativity?
The ability to produce or develop original work, theories, techniques, or thoughts
Which category of operations refers to the ability to generate multiple solutions or responses to a single problem?
Divergent Production
Which subtest of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking assesses an individual's ability to generate creative drawings or visual representations?
Figural Creativity
Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is concerned with basic survival elements like food, water, and shelter?
Physiological Needs
Which aspect of creative thinking does the subtest 'Resistance to Premature Closure' on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking measure?
Ability to explore multiple possibilities
Which hemisphere of the brain is responsible for language processing and logical thinking?
Left hemisphere
Which theory describes a pyramid of human needs, with the most basic physiological needs at the bottom and higher-level needs at the top?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Which assessment tool measures an individual's engagement in creative activities and accomplishments?
The Inventory of Creative Activities and Achievements (ICAA)
What does the Default Mode Network (DMN) refer to?
A network of brain regions active during mind-wandering and self-reflection
What are the Four 'Ps' of Creativity according to the text?
Person, Product, Process, Press
What does the Structure of Intellect Theory refer to?
A theory about the cognitive processes used to manipulate information
According to the Four Ps Model of creativity, which aspect refers to the mental and cognitive aspects of creativity?
Person
Which principle of Gestalt theory suggests that we perceive objects and scenes in the simplest, most organized way possible?
Principle of Prägnanz (Law of Good Figure)
Which aspect of creativity in the Four Ps Model represents the tangible or observable outcomes of the creative process?
Product
Which principle of Gestalt theory suggests that objects that are close to each other are often perceived as a group or pattern?
Principle of Proximity
According to the text, what are the two different approaches to artistic expression and creativity?
Free vs. Constrained
According to the Principle of Closure, when there are gaps in an object or shape, we tend to mentally complete the missing parts to perceive the whole figure.
Principle of Continuity
Which principle leads to the perception of motion and direction?
Principle of Common Fate
Which principle states that we tend to mentally complete the missing parts of an object or shape to perceive the whole figure?
Principle of Closure
Which principle is related to the separation of visual stimuli into foreground and background?
Principle of Figure-Ground
According to the text, which principle leads to the perception of continuous and smooth patterns, lines, or shapes?
Principle of Continuity
Test your knowledge on "The Big 'C' Creativity" and everyday creativity with this quiz! Explore the concept that distinguishes groundbreaking forms of creativity from everyday creative thinking. Challenge yourself and discover the various ways people engage in creative thinking.
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