Question 1

In the 4Ps model of creativity, the term "product" ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  includes all forms that a solution might take 
B)  refers to the final output 
C)  is the ultimate purpose of the creative activity 
D)  comes third 
A)  includes all forms that a solution might take 
B)  refers to the final output 
C)  is the ultimate purpose of the creative activity 
D)  comes third

Question 2

The total number of unique ideas generated is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  fluency 
B)  elaboration 
C)  originality 
D)  flexibility 
A)  fluency 
B)  elaboration 
C)  originality 
D)  flexibility

Question 3

Building a new team is an example of a ______ problem, because while there are general steps to follow each time it presents a unique challenge.

Accepted Answer

A)  convoluted 
B)  heuristic 
C)  algorithmic 
D)  composite 
A)  convoluted 
B)  heuristic 
C)  algorithmic 
D)  composite

Question 4

______ is trust in yourself as a creative individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  Creative confidence 
B)  Artistic confidence 
C)  Productive confidence 
D)  Innovative confidence 
A)  Creative confidence 
B)  Artistic confidence 
C)  Productive confidence 
D)  Innovative confidence

Question 5

An ______ problem has a well-defined set of rules or instructions for solving.

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative 
B)  enthralling 
C)  expeditious 
D)  algorithmic 
A)  alternative 
B)  enthralling 
C)  expeditious 
D)  algorithmic

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the three phases of problem-solving cited throughout this book?

Accepted Answer

A)  imagine 
B)  implement 
C)  understand 
D)  delegate 
A)  imagine 
B)  implement 
C)  understand 
D)  delegate

Question 7

______ is the ability to generate many, many ideas from a single problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  Convergent thinking 
B)  Divergent thinking 
C)  Creative thinking 
D)  Endless thinking 
A)  Convergent thinking 
B)  Divergent thinking 
C)  Creative thinking 
D)  Endless thinking

Question 8

Provide an example of an iterative process that has yielded more complex and effective solutions.

Accepted Answer

Any product or solution that h

Question 9

A scientist who examines the mouths of mosquitos to design needles that don't hurt is using ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  alternate perspective 
B)  biomimicry 
C)  incubation 
D)  originality 
A)  alternate perspective 
B)  biomimicry 
C)  incubation 
D)  originality

Question 10

Well-traveled paths through grassy spaces on a college campus represent an example of which type of design principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  entry point 
B)  desire line 
C)  mimicry 
D)  iteration 
A)  entry point 
B)  desire line 
C)  mimicry 
D)  iteration

Question 11

The 4Ps are often used to describe the process of creativity: ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  product, person, press, and process 
B)  presentation, people, population, and process 
C)  people, people, people, and process 
D)  process, people, passion, and plausibility 
A)  product, person, press, and process 
B)  presentation, people, population, and process 
C)  people, people, people, and process 
D)  process, people, passion, and plausibility

Question 12

At the heart of all idea-generating techniques is a push to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  learn as much as possible 
B)  assemble the best team 
C)  build a culture of innovation 
D)  see differently 
A)  learn as much as possible 
B)  assemble the best team 
C)  build a culture of innovation 
D)  see differently

Question 13

After spending days on a project for class, you decide to intentionally step away and give your brain a rest from focusing on it for an evening. When you come back to it again the next day, you are surprised to find yourself rejuvenated with fresh ideas and energy for the project. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  incubation 
B)  originality 
C)  flexibility 
D)  fluency 
A)  incubation 
B)  originality 
C)  flexibility 
D)  fluency

Question 14

The purposeful act of stepping away from consciously focusing on the problem to allow unconscious processing and connections is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility 
B)  originality 
C)  incubation 
D)  fluency 
A)  flexibility 
B)  originality 
C)  incubation 
D)  fluency

Question 15

A ______ problem is an open-ended problem with no specific formula for solution, requiring instead a general set of guidelines to address.

Accepted Answer

A)  heuristic 
B)  fantastical 
C)  convoluted 
D)  composite 
A)  heuristic 
B)  fantastical 
C)  convoluted 
D)  composite

Question 16

The concept of "the important thing" may be understood as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the most fundamental characteristic of a thing 
B)  the act of clarifying your core values 
C)  the fundamental purpose of an organization 
D)  the truth behind someone's actions 
A)  the most fundamental characteristic of a thing 
B)  the act of clarifying your core values 
C)  the fundamental purpose of an organization 
D)  the truth behind someone's actions

Question 17

The term ______ measures how many different uses you can generate for a common object.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility 
B)  originality 
C)  fluency 
D)  elaboration 
A)  flexibility 
B)  originality 
C)  fluency 
D)  elaboration

Question 18

Even proactive problem-solving is limited because it is dependent upon ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the current state of the system 
B)  historical data 
C)  our imaginations 
D)  data management 
A)  the current state of the system 
B)  historical data 
C)  our imaginations 
D)  data management

Question 19

Generating a complex and nuanced solution to a problem is a sign of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  originality 
B)  fluency 
C)  flexibility 
D)  elaboration 
A)  originality 
B)  fluency 
C)  flexibility 
D)  elaboration

Question 20

______ is the act of copying or imitating properties of something familiar.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mimicry 
B)  Iteration 
C)  Desire line 
D)  Elaboration 
A)  Mimicry 
B)  Iteration 
C)  Desire line 
D)  Elaboration

In the 4Ps model of creativity, the term "product" ______.

The total number of unique ideas generated is called ______.

Building a new team is an example of a ______ problem, because while there are general steps to follow each time it presents a unique challenge.

______ is trust in yourself as a creative individual.

An ______ problem has a well-defined set of rules or instructions for solving.

Which of the following is not one of the three phases of problem-solving cited throughout this book?

______ is the ability to generate many, many ideas from a single problem.

Provide an example of an iterative process that has yielded more complex and effective solutions.

A scientist who examines the mouths of mosquitos to design needles that don't hurt is using ______.

Well-traveled paths through grassy spaces on a college campus represent an example of which type of design principle?

The 4Ps are often used to describe the process of creativity: ______.

At the heart of all idea-generating techniques is a push to ______.

The purposeful act of stepping away from consciously focusing on the problem to allow unconscious processing and connections is called ______.

A ______ problem is an open-ended problem with no specific formula for solution, requiring instead a general set of guidelines to address.

The concept of "the important thing" may be understood as ______.

The term ______ measures how many different uses you can generate for a common object.

Even proactive problem-solving is limited because it is dependent upon ______.

Generating a complex and nuanced solution to a problem is a sign of ______.

______ is the act of copying or imitating properties of something familiar.

A Framework for Leadership Success: Design and Your Core

Designing Your Perceptions of Leaders and Leadership

Designing Your Leadership Capacity

Your Values and Ethical Actions

Design Thinking and Brain Leading

Decision-Making

Influence, Power and Motivation

Effective Practices for Leading Others to Success

Utilizing Change Processes Effectively

Culture

Leading a Team

Designing a Culture That Cares

Creating a Culture of Innovation

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Systems and Sustainability

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Exam 8: Creativity, Problem-Solving, and Idea-Generating

In the 4Ps model of creativity, the term "product" ______.

The total number of unique ideas generated is called ______.

Building a new team is an example of a ______ problem, because while there are general steps to follow each time it presents a unique challenge.

______ is trust in yourself as a creative individual.

An ______ problem has a well-defined set of rules or instructions for solving.

Which of the following is not one of the three phases of problem-solving cited throughout this book?

______ is the ability to generate many, many ideas from a single problem.

Provide an example of an iterative process that has yielded more complex and effective solutions.

A scientist who examines the mouths of mosquitos to design needles that don't hurt is using ______.

Well-traveled paths through grassy spaces on a college campus represent an example of which type of design principle?

The 4Ps are often used to describe the process of creativity: ______.

At the heart of all idea-generating techniques is a push to ______.

The purposeful act of stepping away from consciously focusing on the problem to allow unconscious processing and connections is called ______.

A ______ problem is an open-ended problem with no specific formula for solution, requiring instead a general set of guidelines to address.

The concept of "the important thing" may be understood as ______.

The term ______ measures how many different uses you can generate for a common object.

Even proactive problem-solving is limited because it is dependent upon ______.

Generating a complex and nuanced solution to a problem is a sign of ______.

______ is the act of copying or imitating properties of something familiar.

A Framework for Leadership Success: Design and Your Core

Designing Your Perceptions of Leaders and Leadership

Designing Your Leadership Capacity

Your Values and Ethical Actions

Design Thinking and Brain Leading

Decision-Making

Influence, Power and Motivation

Effective Practices for Leading Others to Success

Utilizing Change Processes Effectively

Culture

Leading a Team

Designing a Culture That Cares

Creating a Culture of Innovation

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Systems and Sustainability

Filters