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Creativity Lec 2 Flashcards

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What is thinking?

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Thinking is a mental process that helps us make associations and form mental models.

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How do we use thinking?

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We manipulate information to make decisions and form concepts.

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What role does thinking play in relation to intelligence?

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Thinking is a skill that affects our intelligence and is based on human capacity.

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In what forms can our thoughts manifest?

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Our thoughts can manifest as images, ideas, sounds, or emotions.

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What are thinking patterns?

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Thinking patterns are habits or regular behaviors that impact problem-solving, decision-making, and sense of purpose.

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What factors influence our thinking patterns?

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Passions, culture, attitudes, and education influence how we think.

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What are some different patterns of thinking?

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Superstitious thinking, philosophical thinking, scientific thinking, and creative thinking.

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What is superstitious thinking?

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Superstitious thinking relies on beliefs in luck, the supernatural, or unscientific causes.

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Can you give an example of superstitious thinking?

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Believing that a black cat crossing your path leads to bad luck.

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How are superstitions typically passed down?

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They are often passed down through families and cultures.

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What does philosophical thinking involve?

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Philosophical thinking requires justifying beliefs with reasons and rationale.

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Why is philosophical thinking important?

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It helps avoid unfounded beliefs, rash judgments, and unhealthy habits.

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Can you give an example of philosophical thinking in practice?

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Questioning the purpose of life when considering the origin and composition of the universe.

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What is scientific thinking?

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Scientific thinking involves observation, questioning, hypothesis testing, pattern identification, and inference.

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What methods are used in scientific thinking?

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Systematic approaches to gather, integrate, and modify data about observable and measurable phenomena.

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Why might a physicist avoid philosophical questions?

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They may avoid them if the questions are unrelated to their scientific field, such as physics.

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What is creative thinking?

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Creative thinking is ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking that allows us to see things from a new perspective.

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What role does creative thinking play in problem-solving?

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It helps us approach problem-solving in unique ways.

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What is Bloom’s Taxonomy?

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A hierarchy of cognitive learning skills organized into six levels.

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How does Bloom’s Taxonomy relate to creativity?

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Creative talents are at the top of Bloom’s Taxonomy, allowing us to combine existing elements to create something new.

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What is metacognition?

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Metacognition is ‘thinking about thinking.’

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What does metacognition include?

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Memory-monitoring, self-regulation, meta-reasoning, and consciousness.

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How does metacognition benefit us?

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It regulates our cognition, enhances learning, and evaluates moral and ethical guidelines.

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How can metacognition impact problem-solving?

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It can reduce problem-solving and response times by raising awareness.

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What is critical thinking?

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Critical thinking is an active process focused on deciding what to believe or do.

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What are the key elements of critical thinking?

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Clarity, consistency, precision, relevance, sound evidence, depth, and justice.

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What does critical thinking examine?

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It examines objectives, assumptions, empirical basis, reasoning behind findings, consequences, and alternative perspectives.

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How do metacognition and creative thinking intersect?

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They overlap with critical thinking and cognitive understanding.

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How can you exercise creative thinking?

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By engaging in activities that encourage thinking outside the box.

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What is an example of an exercise that develops creative thinking?

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The ‘Survival Essentials’ exercise, which challenges you to find alternative uses for household objects.

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How can sharing and presenting ideas benefit creative thinking?

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It allows us to express and refine our creative ideas, making it enjoyable and productive.

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What generative AI tools support creative thinking?

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Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.

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What should users of generative AI tools understand?

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The difference between a prompt (user’s input) and the response (tool’s output).

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What did George Lois say about creativity?

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“Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat of habit by originality, overcomes everything.”

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What is the main message of George Lois’s quote on creativity?

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It emphasizes the power of creative thinking to overcome obstacles and address challenges.

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