lec 1 Flashcards
What is creativity?
Creativity is solving problems in ways that are both useful and new.
Explanation: Creativity is when you come up with ideas that help fix something in a way no one has tried before.
What does relevance in creativity mean?
It means the solution really helps fix the problem.
Explanation: Relevance is like finding the right piece in a puzzle—it just fits and helps complete the picture!
What does novelty in creativity mean?
It means the solution is different and special.
Explanation: Novelty is like drawing a picture that no one has ever seen before. It makes people go, “Wow, that’s new!”
What is innovation?
Innovation means making new ideas, methods, or products that help people.
Explanation: Innovation is like making a better toy or game that everyone wants to try.
How does innovation often happen?
By improving things we already have.
Explanation: It’s like adding wheels to a suitcase to make it easier to carry!
Why is creativity important?
Because it helps us think of new ways to solve tricky problems.
Explanation: Creativity is like finding a fun way to finish your homework—maybe with colorful pens!
How does innovation relate to creativity?
Innovation comes from creative ideas and helps us make things better.
Explanation: Creativity gives you ideas, and innovation is when you make those ideas real, like building a cool Lego house from your imagination.
What happens without creativity in innovation?
Innovation stops, and things don’t improve.
Explanation: Without creativity, we would keep doing things the same old way and never find new, fun ways.
What is the result of innovation without creativity?
New ideas might not get used.
Explanation: It’s like having crayons but no paper to draw on—ideas with nowhere to go!
What does the Jenga theory of creativity suggest?
That creativity is like a Jenga game where you add or take away pieces to make something cool and complex.
Explanation: Creativity here is like stacking blocks in a tower that’s different each time you play!
What does the Functionalist theory of creativity focus on?
Understanding how things work in order to make helpful changes.
Explanation: It’s like figuring out how to fix a toy by looking at how it’s put together.
What does the Interpretive theory of creativity say?
Creativity depends on each person’s view, so what’s new or helpful can change for everyone.
Explanation: It’s like how some kids might think a game is fun, but others might not agree—it’s up to each person!
What is the Radical Humanist theory about?
It sees creativity as a way for people to do things differently than usual.
Explanation: This is like finding a new way to play a game that no one has thought of before.
How does Radical Structuralism view change?
It says change can happen when things don’t work well and need fixing.
Explanation: It’s like changing the rules of a game because they aren’t fair and keep some kids from winning.
What does Systems theory say about creativity?
That creativity connects with people, places, and ideas around us.
Explanation: Imagine a whole classroom working together to build a big project—all the ideas mix to make something awesome!
What role does social context play in Systems theory?
It shows how our surroundings help us be creative and make changes.
Explanation: When everyone around you is drawing, it’s easy to feel inspired to draw too!
Name an element that contributes to creativity.
Intelligence.
Explanation: Intelligence is like a smart brain that helps you think of fun and smart ideas.
What are some other things that help us be creative?
Knowledge, thinking styles, personality, motivation, and the environment.
Explanation: These are all like ingredients in a recipe that make up your special ideas!
What is synthetic ability in creativity?
It’s the skill of making new ideas that are high-quality and help solve problems.
Explanation: It’s like inventing a new game that everyone wants to play.
What is analytical ability in creativity?
The skill of checking which ideas are the best to use.
Explanation: It’s like choosing your best crayons to make a really cool drawing.
Define practical ability in creativity.
Thinking of ways to share and use good ideas.
Explanation: It’s like showing your friends a game you made so they can play too.
What is the difference between thinking and intelligence?
Intelligence is how smart you are, while thinking is how you use that smartness.
Explanation: Intelligence is like having crayons, and thinking is how you choose the right colors.
What can happen if someone is smart but doesn’t use their thinking skills?
They may make mistakes.
Explanation: It’s like knowing all your colors but using the wrong ones for a picture.
What is creativity in ideation?
It’s making new, helpful ideas.
Explanation: Creativity here is like thinking up new games to play at recess.
