Chapter 3 Flashcards
(18 cards)
Define Persistence in the context of creativity
The ability to continue working through challenges in the creative process.
This involves maintaining effort despite difficulties.
What does Confidence refer to in creative endeavors?
A belief in one’s abilities and ideas during the creative process.
Essential for taking risks and expressing oneself.
What is the significance of Courage in creativity?
The willingness to take risks and face fears in creative expression.
It enables individuals to push boundaries.
Define Tolerance for ambiguity.
The ability to manage uncertainties and discomfort in the creative process.
Important for fostering innovative ideas.
What role does Playfulness play in creativity?
It encourages freedom and exploration in self-expression and problem-solving.
Helps in reducing pressure during the creative process.
How does Curiosity contribute to creativity?
It drives the desire to explore new ideas and interests.
Fuels innovation and learning.
What does Perseverance entail when faced with creative challenges?
The determination to keep trying despite setbacks in the creative process.
Vital for achieving creative goals.
Fill in the blank: Stretching beyond one’s comfort level but within one’s _______ is important for creativity.
capacities.
This balance helps foster growth and creativity.
What does managing uncertainties in the creative process involve?
Developing comfort with ‘not knowing’ if or how something will work.
Encourages exploration and innovation.
How is play embedded in creative self-expression?
It is integrated into problem-solving and relating to others.
Enhances collaboration and idea generation.
What does being open to possibilities encourage in a creative context?
It fosters learning and maintains a sense of wonder.
Allows for new insights and discoveries.
What is divergent thinking?
Thinking of as many ideas as possible without judging.
Divergent thinking encourages creativity and the generation of multiple solutions.
What is convergent thinking?
Choosing the best solution from many to apply to a particular situation.
Convergent thinking focuses on finding the most effective answer.
Define flexibility in creative thinking.
Being able to see problems from a variety of perspectives and shifting thinking when necessary.
Flexibility allows for adaptability in problem-solving.
What does it mean to see patterns in creative thinking?
Discovering a meaningful whole from many pieces of information.
Pattern recognition helps in synthesizing information effectively.
Explain connecting and combining in the context of creative thinking.
Making connections between seemingly unrelated ideas and integrating them in meaningful ways.
This skill enhances innovation by blending diverse concepts.
What is problem finding?
Asking new questions that aren’t readily apparent.
Problem finding is crucial for identifying underlying issues.
Define problem solving.
Discovering meaningful solutions that aren’t always obvious.
Effective problem solving requires critical thinking and creativity.
