Eureka Moments

What is the origin of the term "eureka"?

• It is a Latin term for "I have found it"

• It is a Greek term for "I have found it"

• It is an Arabic term for "I have found it"

• It is an English term for "I have found it"

What is the period of incubation?

• The time after you have found the solution to your problem

• The time before you have found the solution to your problem

• The time when you are actively trying to solve your problem

• The time when you are distracted from your problem

What is one way to achieve solitude?

• Booking into an expensive retreat

• Listening to the radio or TV

• Showering, running, or driving the car

• Inviting friends over for dinner

What is conscious stalling?

• The period of time when you stop thinking about your problem

• The period of time when you are actively trying to solve your problem

• The period of time when you are distracted from your problem

• The period of time when you are forcing your brain to think of new ide

Why is sleep important for having eureka moments?

• It helps you relax

• It helps you focus

• It consolidates recent memories

• It provides external stimuli

What is the hypothesis behind why eureka moments occur during sleep?

• Memories can be restructured during sleep

• Sleep is a time for active problem-solving

• Sleep provides external stimuli

• Sleep helps you relax

How can seeking inspiration help you have eureka moments?

• It provides external stimuli

• It helps you relax

• It can heighten your senses

• It forces your brain to think of new ideas

When is the best time to stop consciously trying to solve a problem?

• When you first encounter the problem

• When you are making progress with the problem

• When you have reached a dead end with the problem

• When you are distracted from the problem

How can carrying a notepad and pen help with having eureka moments?

• It can help you write down your to-do list

• It can help you remember your appointments

• It can help you make a note of any ideas that come to you unexpectedly

• It can provide external stimuli

What is the benefit of letting your mind roam freely?

• It helps you relax

• It provides external stimuli

• It allows your brain to enter a period of nonconscious processing

• It forces your brain to think of new ideas.