lec 1 Flashcards

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What is creativity?

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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.

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What does relevance in creativity mean?

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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!

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What does novelty in creativity mean?

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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!”

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What is innovation?

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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.

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How does innovation often happen?

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By improving things we already have.
Explanation: It’s like adding wheels to a suitcase to make it easier to carry!

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Why is creativity important?

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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!

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How does innovation relate to creativity?

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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.

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What happens without creativity in innovation?

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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.

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What is the result of innovation without creativity?

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New ideas might not get used.
Explanation: It’s like having crayons but no paper to draw on—ideas with nowhere to go!

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What does the Jenga theory of creativity suggest?

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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!

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What does the Functionalist theory of creativity focus on?

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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.

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What does the Interpretive theory of creativity say?

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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!

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What is the Radical Humanist theory about?

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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.

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How does Radical Structuralism view change?

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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.

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What does Systems theory say about creativity?

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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!

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What role does social context play in Systems theory?

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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!

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Name an element that contributes to creativity.

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Intelligence.
Explanation: Intelligence is like a smart brain that helps you think of fun and smart ideas.

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What are some other things that help us be creative?

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Knowledge, thinking styles, personality, motivation, and the environment.
Explanation: These are all like ingredients in a recipe that make up your special ideas!

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What is synthetic ability in creativity?

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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.

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What is analytical ability in creativity?

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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.

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Define practical ability in creativity.

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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.

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What is the difference between thinking and intelligence?

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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.

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What can happen if someone is smart but doesn’t use their thinking skills?

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They may make mistakes.
Explanation: It’s like knowing all your colors but using the wrong ones for a picture.

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What is creativity in ideation?

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It’s making new, helpful ideas.
Explanation: Creativity here is like thinking up new games to play at recess.

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How is innovation different from invention?

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Innovation makes things better, while invention is creating something brand new.
Explanation: Innovation is like adding frosting to a cupcake; invention is baking the cupcake from scratch

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What does design in creativity focus on?

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Solving problems within limits, especially when resources are low.
Explanation: It’s like making a great picture using only a few colors.

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What is discovery in creativity?

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Finding something that already exists but hasn’t been noticed before
Explanation: Discovery is like finding a hidden toy in your room!.

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What is divergent thinking?

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It’s coming up with lots of ideas.
Explanation: Divergent thinking is like using all your crayons to make different designs.

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What characterizes convergent thinking?

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It’s finding the best answer to a usual problem.
Explanation: Convergent thinking is like picking the best color to finish your drawing.