Unit 9-Dispelling Myths Reading

According to the reading, what is the reality about the correlation between intelligence and creativity?

• Creativity is reserved for the few

• Intelligence is directly proportional to creativity

• There is no correlation between intelligence and creativity

• The smarter you are, the more creative you are

What did your reading suggest about the age and creative potential?

• Age has no impact on creative potential

• Older individuals are more creative than the young

• Age is a clear predictor of creative potential

• The young are more creative than the old

What is the reality about creativity being a solitary act?

• Creativity is restricted to high-risk endeavors

• Creativity is reserved for the few

• Collaboration is essential for creativity

• Creativity is always a solitary act

According to your reading, can creativity be managed?

• Creativity is reserved for the few

• Creativity can be managed

• Creativity cannot be managed

• Creativity is a solitary act

What did the researchers conclude about time pressure and creativity?

• Time pressure always enhances creativity

• Time pressure is essential for creativity

• Time pressure usually kills creativity

• Time pressure has no impact on creativity

What did your reading suggest about unofficial activity and creativity?

• Official status is essential for nurturing an idea

• Unofficial activity always hinders creativity

• Unofficial activity is not helpful for creativity

• The absence of official status may create a safe haven for nurturing an idea

Which of these is a suggested step for increasing your own creativity?

• Avoid informal communication

• Diversify your stimuli

• Pursue official activity

• Be close-minded to serendipity

What does the research suggest about the relationship between diversity of experiences and creativity?

• Diversity of experiences hinders creativity

• Diversity of experiences has no impact on creativity

• Diversity of experiences enhances creativity

• Diversity of experiences is irrelevant to creativity

According to the reading, what is the impact of risk-taking on creativity?

• Risk-taking is detrimental to creativity

• Risk-taking has no impact on creativity

• Risk-taking enhances creativity

• Risk-taking is irrelevant to creativity

What did your reading suggest about the role of curiosity in fostering creativity?

• Curiosity hinders creativity

• Curiosity has no impact on creativity

• Curiosity enhances creativity

• Curiosity is irrelevant to creativity