Brainstorming and SCAMPER

Which of the following is NOT a rule of brainstorming?

• No criticism

• No positive or negative feedback

• Always set a time limit

• Record any and all ideas

What is the goal of brainstorming?

• To find the one and only solution to a problem

• To generate numerous alternative ideas

• To include everyone

• To write an excellent essay

In brainstorming, we always work for quality, NOT quantity.

• True

• False

"Brain drain" is the process of

• emptying your head with every last thought

• being bored

• losing your mind

• thinking outside the box

Hitchhiking ideas in a brainstorming session describes

• expanding upon someone else's previous idea

• catching a ride to a new town

• backpacking across Europe

• coming up with outrageous ideas

Freewheeling ideas in a brainstorming session describes

• expanding upon someone else's previous idea

• riding on one wheel

• going off road with your dirtbike

• coming up with outrageous ideas

You MUST capture all ideas in a brainstorming session.

• True

• False

What is SCAMPER?

• a character in Bambi

• a creativity checklist designed to spark new ideas

• a way to brainstorm

• a useless technique

The M in SCAMPER stands for

• Modify

• Manufacture

• Maximize

• Minify

The C in SCAMPER stands for

• Create

• Combine

• Construct

• Collaborate