Exam 1: Thinking

The biggest threat to our creativity lies within ourselves in the form of the negative "Voice of Criticism." This VOC can undermine your confidence in every area of your life.Where does the VOC originate? How and why do we develop a VOC?

Our VOC refers to our_______ .

We are able to think critically because of our natural human ability to "reflect." To reflect means to

"Almost invariably, when the mind exercises its creative muscle, it also generates a sense of pleasure." Do you think this statement is correct? Explain why you think it is or isn't correct.What evidence do you have to support your explanation?

A prevalent myth about creativity is that it is restricted to those who are "geniuses"; that is, people with inordinately high IQs.What does David Simonton think of this concept? Do you agree with Professor Simonton? Why or why not?

The impulse to "go beyond" to a new idea is not the preserve of genius, according to David Henry Feldman; transforming our inner and outer world is the_________ .

According to the author of the textbook, examining critical thinking and creative thinking is a rich and complex enterprise.These two dimensions of the thinking process are so tightly interwoven that both must be addressed together in order to understand them individually.In your own words, explain what the author means by this statement.Why do you think this statement might be true? What evidence do you have that this is true?

To eliminate the negative voice of criticism within ourselves we must become aware of it, restate the judgments in a more accurate constructive way, get tough with the voice of criticism, use other people for positive confirmation and .

According to Dean Simonton, there is a strong correlation between creativity and IQ.

When the mind exercises its creative muscle, it also generates a sense of pleasure.

Routinized conformity and passive learning are what Langer calls______ .

A common thinking error in seeking our goals is:

In step 5 of the Method for Making Decisions, the author says to implement a plan of action, monitor the results, and stick to the plan to the end.

One of the more effective methods of achieving short term goals is to

As you grow and mature your goals _________.

Langer refers to a life in which we use our affective, responsive, and perceptive faculties as _______

When we fail to achieve our short-term goals, it is because we

Goals play extremely important functions in your life by organizing your thinking and giving your life order and direction.Do you agree with this statement? In your own words, explain how goals can organize your thinking and give your life order and direction.

Once the process of identifying and ranking your goals is complete, you should