Problem Solving and Creativity Quiz

Who is known as the 'Father of Creativity'?

• Edward Paul Torrance

• E. Paul Torrance

• Alex Osborn

• S. Ian Robertson

Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for creative thinking in Torrance's framework?

• Consistency

• Fluency

• Elaboration

• Flexibility

What is the first stage in Van Gundy's Creative Problem Solving model?

• Data Finding

• Idea Finding

• Problem Finding

• Mess Finding

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Elaboration in creative problem solving?

• Producing unique or unusual ideas

• Generating a great number of ideas

• Seeing things from different points of view

• Providing more detail to enhance ideas

What is the main focus of the Torrance Framework for Creative Thinking?

• Problem Finding

• Solution Finding

• Idea Finding

• Acceptance Finding

Which stage involves generating as many ideas as possible in the Creative Problem Solving model?

• Solution Finding

• Idea Finding

• Problem Finding

• Data Finding

What is the purpose of the 'Flexibility' aspect in creativity?

• To see things from different points of view

• To generate unique or unusual ideas

• To produce a great number of ideas

• To enhance ideas by providing more detail

Which model includes the stages: Identify the problem, Define the problem, Explore solutions, Act on the strategies, Look back and evaluate?

• Branford's IDEAL Model

• Van Gundy's CPS Model

• Torrance Framework

• Osborn's Checklist

What is the distinguishing characteristic of human excellence in every area of behavior according to Torrance?

• Creativity

• Problem Solving

• Originality

• Flexibility

Which stage involves developing a plan of action to implement the solution in the Creative Problem Solving model?

• Mess Finding

• Data Finding

• Solution Finding

• Acceptance Finding