01 Understanding Creativity

What is a common misconception about creativity?

• It is solely a left-brain activity.

• It is a collaborative process.

• It involves diverse perspectives.

• It is a simple process.

What is one of the first steps in the creative process?

• Completing the work quickly.

• Avoiding uncertainty.

• Figuring out how to start.

• Knowing exactly where to begin.

What is the incubation stage in creativity?

• A stage of immediate insight.

• A stage of letting go and mind-wandering.

• A stage of final verification.

• A stage of intense focus.

What does the verification stage in creativity involve?

• Avoiding feedback.

• Completing the work without review.

• Using critical thinking to refine ideas.

• Ignoring the audience.

What is the role of mind-wandering in creativity?

• It is irrelevant to the process.

• It distracts from the task.

• It enhances creative ideas upon returning to the task.

• It should be avoided.

Why is collaboration beneficial in the creative process?

• It amplifies individual voices.

• It limits the scope of ideas.

• It reduces the need for trust.

• It simplifies the process.

What is a key aspect of creative maturity?

• Working alone.

• Being attached to your ideas.

• Avoiding criticism.

• Detaching your identity from your ideas.

What is the role of trust in a collaborative creative process?

• It is unnecessary.

• It hinders creativity.

• It is essential for effective collaboration.

• It complicates the process.

What does the concept of remixing in creativity involve?

• Focusing on originality only.

• Avoiding influence from other works.

• Copying, transforming, and combining existing ideas.

• Creating entirely new ideas from scratch.

What is a misconception about the origin of creative ideas?

• They are always original.

• They require collaboration.

• They are influenced by existing work.

• They come from nowhere.