Critical/Creative Thinking

Creative thinking can be defined as......

• Creative thinking is the ability to consider something in a new way. Creative thinking means thinking outside the box.

• Creative thinking is being guided only by the facts of any given situation.

• Creative thinking is only concerned with one correct answer.

• Creative thinking only applies to art.

Answer explanation

Creative thinking is the ability to see things about a situation that may not be obvious, and it requires us to use our imagination.

The definition for Critical Thinking is..........

• How you learn from interpreting and experiencing the world around you.

• Coming up with a good "come back."

• Helps us decide what to wear each day.

• Is not helpful in everyday life.

Answer explanation

Critical thinking is about knowing how to think, not what to think.

Creative thinking is..

• operating like a machine.

• thinking outside the box.

• thinking logically.

• knowing the facts.

Creative thinking can be encouraged

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why is creative thinking important?

• To generate new ideas.

• To generate profits.

"Being open minded about new possibilities is critical to putting resourcefulness into action."

What does it mean to be open minded?

• Being a good listener.

• Willing to consider new ideas.

• Being selective to new ideas.

• Being objective.

Brainstorming is one of the problem solving techniques.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is positive attitude for creativity?

• Problems can't be solved.

• Problems lead to improvements.

• Problems are disturbance.

• Problems are unacceptable.

Looking at failure as a learning experience can lead to success.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Brainstorming is one of the Problem-Solving techniques

• True

• False