MPU 2262 - Creative Thinking Quiz

1. What does creativity help us to do in a rapidly changing world?

• A. Avoid challenges and changes.

• B. Cope with advances, opportunities, and technological changes.

• C. Completely eliminate cultural problems.

• D. Replace existing methods with outdated ones.

2. According to Csikszentmihalyi (1999), creativity is the result of:

• A. An individual’s intelligence alone.

• B. Following strict rules to solve problems.

• C. The interaction between a person and their environment.

• D. Avoiding interaction with others.

3. Which stage in Wallas’ Four-Stage Model involves gathering knowledge and experience?

• A. Preparation

• B. Incubation

• C. Insight

• D. Verification

4. In Guilford’s Divergent Thinking Theory, what does flexibility mean?

• A. Generating many ideas quickly.

• B. Creating ideas that are similar to each other.

• C. Thinking in a variety of ways and considering different perspectives.

• D. Elaborating on only one idea.

5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of divergent thinking?

• A. Fluency

• B. Originality

• C. Elaboration

• D. Narrow thinking

6. The process of combining existing ideas to create something new is called:

• A. Imagination

• B. Inventing

• C. Reverse Thinking

• D. Verification

7. What is the main purpose of the reverse thinking process?

• A. To make the unfamiliar seem familiar.

• B. To look at something familiar from a completely different perspective.

• C. To avoid exploring unfamiliar concepts.

• D. To verify existing ideas.

8. According to the text, why is imagination important in the creative process?

• A. It ensures every idea is perfect.

• B. It replaces facts with guesses.

• C. It allows us to visualize new possibilities and solutions.

• D. It eliminates the need for observation.

9. What did George de Mestral observe that inspired his invention of Velcro?

• A. Burrs sticking to his dog’s fur and clothes.

• B. The way birds fly

• C. The wind patterns in a storm.

• D. Children playing with building blocks.

10. What mindset is essential for creative thinking?

• A. Fear of failure.

• B. Strictly following rules and avoiding risks.

• C. Open-mindedness and curiosity.

• D. Avoiding new experiences to reduce confusion.