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MCQ Train for midterm exam Select/Choose the best answer (a, b, c, or d) for the following statements: 1- Torrance (1962) defined creativity as a process that makes the individual: a. Sensitive to recognizing information gaps and imbalances, missing elements, and inconsistencies, b. Doesn't care a...

MCQ Train for midterm exam Select/Choose the best answer (a, b, c, or d) for the following statements: 1- Torrance (1962) defined creativity as a process that makes the individual: a. Sensitive to recognizing information gaps and imbalances, missing elements, and inconsistencies, b. Doesn't care about the gaps and imbalances in information and focus on insignificant matters c. Thinking of traditional solutions to problems instead of exhausting himself/herself searching for gaps d Comparing previous decision making concerning the problem discussed and choosing the best result. 2- “Isaac Newton”, as the fall of the apple on his head inspired him to think about the law of gravity. Newton is classified therefore as having the following type of creativity: a. Spontaneous Cognitive Creativity b. Spontaneous Emotional Creativity c. Deliberate Cognitive Creativity d. Deliberate Emotional Creativity 3- A-HA Moments (inspiration), where a person seems to pull a solution out of thin air, comes as a consequence to the: a. Spontaneous Cognitive Creativity b. Spontaneous Emotional Creativity c. Deliberate Cognitive Creativity d. Deliberate Emotional Creativity 4- Any of the four types of creativity that you have studied is considered a deceptive type, and needs a type of artistic sense to only consider a person possessing this type of creativity , such as Mozart.​ a. Spontaneous Cognitive Creativity b. Spontaneous Emotional Creativity c. Deliberate Cognitive Creativity d. Deliberate Emotional Creativity 5- According to Wonder & Donovan, we have two distinct thinking processes: Lateral, and Vertical thinking. Which one of the following statements is the right one according to the writers: a. The left hemisphere is concerned with vertical thinking , While the right hemisphere is concerned with lateral thinking. b. The right hemisphere is concerned with vertical thinking , While the Left hemisphere is concerned with lateral thinking. c. Both a & b are correct. d. Both a& b are wrong. 6- Vertical thinking can be expressed as: a. Concerned with logic and facts, and refers to the way of analyzing, processing, and using information in a logical, modular, or direct manner. b. The idea of introducing insight, creativity, and ingenuity into the formulation of our ideas. c. The use of additional intuition, risk-taking, and imagination through unconscious thinking d. In such thinking, people can find solutions to problems that aren't obvious to others. 7- One of the uses of lateral thinking is as follows: a. Encourages individuals to employ a sequential approach to solving problem. b. Relying on external data and facts in order to avoid failure. c. Relying on inspiration and not necessarily structured. d. Concentrates on logic to effectively make decisions. 8- Incubation stage of Graham Wallas’ model indicates one of the followings: a. A stage during which the problem is ‘investigated in all directions, and data is carefully collected. b. A stage during which , possibilities are examined, and ideas are generated, and it is a stage filled with ambiguity and flexibility, preparing to find the solution. c. A stage during which a moment of clarity appears, state of flow, presencing, and crystalizing. d. A stage during which testing outcomes and implementation takes place, reflecting on learning, and letting go. 12- Amabile’s creative components’ model is grounded in a definition of creativity as: a. Generating ideas or outcomes that are both novel and appropriate to some goals. b. Generating ideas is based on templates and solutions that have been tried before with good results. c. Generating ideas is based on the ideas of others that have been proven correct and have good results. d. Generating ideas is based on calculating the risks that could result from implementing those ideas. 13- One of the components of the Amabile’s model is as follows: a. Decision making skills. b. Communication skills c. Motivation skills. d. Risk management skills. 14- According to Amabile’s model, the variables included in the “ domain related skill” are as follows: a. The methods of thinking used, such as divergent, critical, and creative thinking, the distinctive ability to remember, the ability to generate non-traditional ideas and devise new work patterns. b. knowledge, practical and technical skills, and special talents. c. Individuals, through self-motivation and external motives such as rewards, appreciation, encouraging work environment, and the ability to reduce restrictions d. The ability to find and generate motivation to carry out the task and that the task is worth pursuing persistently until it is accomplished. 15- The Mini-C creativity of the 4-C model is considered as: a. Unintentional creativity, that is personal and about learning for oneself. b. Intentional creativity, that is personal and about learning for oneself. c. Professional expertise and development. It is about expert creativity. d. Genius and innovative creativity that is difficult to achieve. 16- Which of these historical figures is a representation of the deliberate and cognitive type of creativity, from your point of view? a. Thomas Edison b. Pablo Picasso c. Isaac Newton d. Mozart 17- Imagine that you are a student in English Language class, which of the following is an example of a question that you should ask to yourself to reflect on your own thinking: a. What is the relationship between nouns and verbs in a sentence ? b. What is the definition of a verb? c. How do i change a verb to the present tense? d. How is my thinking about the use of verb changed since the beginning of the class? 18- Alex Osborne’s Creative Problem-Solving model(CPS) includes three main stages which are as follows: a. Fact finding, problem definition, and preparation. b. Idea finding, formulating creative challenge, and developing ideas. c. Fact finding, Idea finding , and solution finding. d. Problem definition, preparation, and Solution finding. 19- In CPS’ Model of Osborn, Idea development indicates a. Reprocessing ideas by means of modification and combination. b. Formulating a creative challenge. c. Collecting and analyzing all relevant data. d. Identifying, recognizing, and defining the problem 20- SCAMPER tool is based on the assumption that : a. Everything new is a result of huge efforts from the innovators b. Everything new is originally a modification of something that existed before. c. Old things become useless when innovating something new d. Old things can be used along with the new ones 21- Fast food restaurants changed the model of “eat then pay” to the model “Pay then eat”. Which technique of SCAMPER tool was used to do so? a. Substitute b. Combine. c. Reverse. d. Put it to other use. 22- Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology uses Google maps, Sensors, Cameras and Wireless connectivity so cars can connect to and communicate with their drivers and surroundings. Which technique of the SCAMPER tool is used to do so? a. Adopt. b. Combine. c. Put it to other use d. Eliminate 23- -------------------- is a technique that is trying to get as many creative ideas as possible in a work environment that is stimulating and free from unnecessary restrictions. a. Brain Anatomy b. Brainstorming c. Creative Problem Solving (CPS) d. SCAMPER 24- Concerning mind maps, which of the following sentences is true: a. A central idea is drawn in the middle of the paper with branches radiating out from the center. b. Paper or electronic media are not used in mind maps, and it is sufficient to refer to them when formulating and forming ideas. c. Mind maps are not primarily used to generate creative ideas, so more appropriate techniques are used d. Mind maps cannot be used in work teams, and it is preferable to use them individually 25- Brainwriting is a type of brainstorming that helps to solve problems to the following: a. Members who are willing to participate actively in brainstorming meeting. b. Members who are reluctant to actively participate in brainstorming meeting. c. Members who have the courage for discussion and defend their opinions. d. Members who are not interested in meeting subject and refusing to attend