Question 1

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?

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The answer of The biggest threat to our creativity lies...

Question 2

Our VOC refers to our_______ .

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A) value of creativity 
B) varying of choice 
C) voice of criticism 
D) very ordinary choices

Question 3

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

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A) look at ourselves in a mirror. 
B) think back on what we are thinking, doing, or feeling. 
C) go through our thought processes. 
D) criticize our decisions.

Question 4

"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?

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The answer of "Almost invariably, when the mind exercises its...

Question 5

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?

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The answer of A prevalent myth about creativity is that...

Question 6

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_________ .

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The answer of The impulse to "go beyond" to a...

Question 7

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?

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The answer of According to the author of the textbook,...

Question 8

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 .

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A) create positive voices and visualizations 
B) deny your inner negative judgments 
C) disregard the assessments of others 
D) reexamine our motives

Question 9

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Routinized conformity and passive learning are what Langer calls______ .

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A) reflexive behavior 
B) categorization 
C) mindlessness 
D) compulsivity

Question 12

A common thinking error in seeking our goals is:

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A) explicitly identifying important goals. 
B) failure to compile a mental summary sheet. 
C) concentrating on less important goals first, leaving insufficient time to work on more important ones. 
D) planning the steps in our schedule.

Question 13

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.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

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A) identify the short-term goals. 
B) rank the goals in order of importance. 
C) select the most important goal(s) to focus on. 
D) all of the above

Question 15

As you grow and mature your goals _________.

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The answer of As you grow and mature your goals...

Question 16

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

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A) creative 
B) mindful 
C) mindless 
D) intuitive

Question 17

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

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A) skip one or more of the steps in the process. 
B) consult with others. 
C) look at long-term goals as short-term goals. 
D) all of the above.

Question 18

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.

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The answer of Goals play extremely important functions in your...

Question 19

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

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A) explicitly define the important ones. 
B) rearrange them. 
C) summarize what you've done. 
D) focus on devising effective plans and strategies to achieve them.

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_________ .

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