CHAPTER 01 QUIZ: THE CONCEPT OF CREATIVITY

Although researchers may define creativity in a number of ways, most agree that creativity includes some key components, including which of the following? Select all that apply.

a. It entails the generation of a product. b. It occurs in a specific context. d. It involves the collaboration of a team.

Creation stories and myths from different cultures all emphasize which of the following? Select all that apply.

a. The desire to create d. The sense of ownership of what is created e. The pleasure in creating

Which of the following questions could help encourage creative thinking? Select all that apply.

b. What would a penguin need to live happily in your classroom? c. How many different ways could you keep a penguin egg warm? d. What would happen if penguins could fly?

Laila, a student in your second-grade class, frequently gives advice to her classmates and to you on what could be done better. For example, in a recent finger-painting project, she commented that people should take turns finger-painting, so that the group in question could have close access to the sink to wash their hands and thereby be able to avoid mixing colors that they would prefer to remain distinct on their paper. Although Laila's comments usually stir up a discussion in the classroom and take time to address, you realize that they might also promote creativity as she:

b. analyzes an issue to come up with a solution.

Caleb gets frustrated when he can't solve a problem right away. What is the best way for his teacher to respond?

c. Explain that not every problem has an easy solution.

Judah's class is going on a field trip to an art museum. Judah wants to give his class a divergent thinking assignment on the field trip. Which assignment is most aligned with his teaching goal?

c. Write down as many things as you can about the museum.

Creativity can best be promoted by emphasizing:

c. process over product.

Which of the following could help encourage curiosity in young children?

d. Recognize that children have different styles and ways of being curious.

Studies involving EEG brain scans suggest that high levels of brain arousal are necessary during creative problem solving for highly creative people.

false Studies suggest that highly creative people were more likely to exhibit low levels of cortical energy (arousal in the neurons) during creative problem solving, allowing the scattered, multidimensional thinking necessary for innovative ideas.

It is difficult to predict exactly what knowledge will be necessary to solve future problems creatively.

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