66 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of creativity?
Predictability
What is one benefit of studying creativity?
Better problem-solving skills
Which of the following is a common misconception about creativity?
People have a fixed amount of creativity and cannot change it
What is divergent thinking?
Generating multiple solutions or ideas from a single starting point
Which neural networks within the brain are involved in creativity?
Various neural networks
According to the text, what does the phallic symbol represent?
Ability to destroy
According to Freudian dream analysis, what does 'walking into a room' represent?
Sexual intercourse
According to the text, what do flowers and other plants often represent?
Femininity
According to the text, what do animals such as wolves and apes symbolize?
Hunger and sex
According to the text, what is brain plasticity?
The brain's ability to adapt and change
Which of the following is NOT a category of operations in Guilford's Structure of Intellect Theory?
Evaluation
Which subtest of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking assesses an individual's ability to generate creative drawings or visual representations?
Figural Creativity
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is addressed by art that depicts basic survival elements like food, water, and shelter?
Physiological Needs
Which category of creativity refers to major, groundbreaking, and paradigm-shifting forms of creativity?
The Big 'C' Creativity
What is the purpose of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking?
To measure an individual's creativity
Which hemisphere of the brain is responsible for spatial abilities, creativity and imagination, and emotion processing?
Right hemisphere
Which assessment tool measures the ability to make associations and identify links between words?
The Remote Associates Test (RAT)
Which perspective of creativity focuses on creative accomplishments within specific domains or contexts?
Mini-'C' Creativity
According to Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic criticism, what do feminine symbols in literature and art often emphasize?
The Freudian idea of the nightmarish, monstrous feminine
What is the hidden significance of a dream, according to Freud?
Latent content
Which principle explains our tendency to mentally complete missing parts of an object or shape?
Principle of Closure
Which principle refers to our preference for perceiving continuous and smooth patterns, lines, or shapes?
Principle of Continuity
Which principle is particularly relevant in the perception of motion and direction?
Principle of Common Fate
Which principle refers to our natural tendency to separate visual stimuli into foreground and background?
Principle of Figure-Ground
Which principle explains our preference for perceiving connected elements?
Principle of Continuity
Which of the following best describes the 'person' aspect of the Four Ps Model of creativity?
The individual's unique combination of cognitive factors, personality traits, motivation, and perseverance.
Which principle of Gestalt theory suggests that objects and scenes are perceived in the simplest, most organized way possible?
Principle of Prägnanz (Law of Good Figure)
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four 'Ps' of Creativity?
Perspectives
Which of the following best describes the 'process' aspect of the Four Ps Model of creativity?
The steps and strategies individuals use to generate creative ideas and solutions.
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
True or false: Creativity involves originality, imagination, and expressiveness?
True
True or false: Creative thinking leads to new inventions or solutions to problems?
True
True or false: Creativity predicts a shorter life?
False
True or false: Creative people are better able to adapt to uncertainty and think outside the box?
True
True or false: Brainstorming in groups generates more ideas than individuals working alone?
False
True or false: The fear of castration and loss of parents can be consciously expressed and understood.
False
True or false: The phallic symbol is rooted in architectural history.
True
True or false: Boys and girls have the same biological differences.
False
True or false: Fear of castration can be represented by injuries to hands or other limbs.
True
True or false: Brain plasticity refers to the brain's inability to adapt and change throughout a person's life.
False
True or false: The Big 'C' Creativity refers to exceptional or extraordinary creative achievements.
True
True or false: Everyday creativity encompasses small, practical, and often personal creative acts.
True
True or false: Operations in the Structure of Intellect Theory refer to cognitive abilities used to manipulate information.
True
True or false: The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking assess various aspects of creative thinking and problem-solving.
True
True or false: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs describes a pyramid of human needs with physiological needs at the top.
False
True or false: The Remote Associates Test (RAT) measures the ability to make associations and identify links between words.
True
True or false: The Brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) is active during mind-wandering, self-reflection, and spontaneous thoughts.
True
True or false: The Creative Personality Scale (CPS) measures various creative traits and characteristics.
True
True or false: The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) assess an individual's engagement in creative activities and accomplishments.
False
True or false: The Brain's Left Hemisphere is responsible for spatial abilities, creativity and imagination, and emotion processing.
False
True or false: The Principle of Continuity refers to our preference for perceiving continuous and smooth patterns, lines, or shapes rather than abrupt interruptions.
True
True or false: The Principle of Common Fate suggests that objects that move together or have a common direction are often perceived as a group.
True
True or false: The Principle of Figure-Ground refers to our tendency to mentally complete missing parts of an object or shape.
False
True or false: The Principle of Closure explains our natural tendency to separate visual stimuli into foreground and background.
False
True or false: The Principle of Continuity is particularly relevant in the perception of motion and direction.
True
True or false: The principle of emergence suggests that the whole is equal to the sum of its parts.
False
True or false: The principle of invariance refers to our ability to recognize objects and patterns even when they are presented in different sizes, orientations, or contexts.
True
True or false: The principle of proximity states that objects that are close to each other are often perceived as a group or pattern.
True
True or false: The principle of similarity suggests that our perception can alternate between different interpretations when presented with ambiguous stimuli.
False
True or false: The principle of reification explains our tendency to mentally complete missing parts of an object or shape.
True
Which of the following accurately describes the term 'monolithic creativity' in psychology and creativity studies?
It is a term used by a particular author or organization.
What does the term 'monolithic creativity' refer to in the study of creativity?
A specific theory or model of creativity
What is the significance of 'monolithic creativity' in the field of psychology?
It is a term used by a specific author or organization.
Which of the following accurately describes the term 'monolithic creativity' in psychology and creativity studies?
A specific concept or theory within the field of creativity
What is the significance of 'monolithic creativity' in the field of psychology?
It does not have any significance in the field of psychology
What does the term 'monolithic creativity' refer to in the study of creativity?
The text does not provide any information about what 'monolithic creativity' refers to
Study Notes
Creativity Characteristics
- Creativity involves originality, imagination, and expressiveness
Brain and Creativity
- Brain plasticity refers to the brain's ability to adapt and change throughout a person's life
- The Right Hemisphere of the brain is responsible for spatial abilities, creativity, and imagination, and emotion processing
Creativity Theories
- Guilford's Structure of Intellect Theory categorizes operations of the mind into different categories
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs describes a pyramid of human needs with physiological needs at the base
- The Four Ps Model of creativity includes the person, process, product, and press (environment)
Assessing Creativity
- The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking assess an individual's creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- The Remote Associates Test (RAT) measures the ability to make associations and identify links between words
- The Creative Personality Scale (CPS) measures various creative traits and characteristics
Gestalt Principles
- The Principle of Continuity refers to our preference for perceiving continuous and smooth patterns, lines, or shapes
- The Principle of Proximity states that objects that are close to each other are often perceived as a group or pattern
- The Principle of Figure-Ground refers to our natural tendency to separate visual stimuli into foreground and background
- The Principle of Closure explains our tendency to mentally complete missing parts of an object or shape
Psychoanalytic Criticism
- According to Sigmund Freud, feminine symbols in literature and art often emphasize receptivity and nurturing
- The phallic symbol represents strength, aggression, and masculinity
- Flowers and other plants often represent growth, beauty, and life
- Animals such as wolves and apes symbolize instinct, power, and primal forces
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