Psychology of Creativity - Take-Home Quiz MC

1F03 Quiz Copy Psychology of Creativity - Take-Home Quiz MC 1. What is creativity? a) A trait that only artists possess b) The ability to produce new and original ideas c) The ability to memorize facts d) A skill that cannot be learned Answer: b 2. Which of the following is a characteristic of creative individuals? a) High IQ b) Risk-taking c) Introversion d) Indecisiveness Answer: b 3. What does the 'fourth-grade slump' refer to? a) A decline in physical activity in fourth graders b) A drop in creativity around the fourth grade c) A decrease in academic performance in fourth grade d) An increase in behavioral problems in fourth graders Answer: b 4. Which theory suggests that creativity is the result of unconscious processes? a) Psychoanalytic theory b) Behavioral theory c) Humanistic theory d) Cognitive theory Answer: a 5. What is divergent thinking? a) Thinking that leads to a single solution b) Thinking that explores multiple possible solutions c) Thinking that focuses on past experiences d) Thinking that avoids risks Answer: b 6. Who is known for their work on the concept of 'flow' in creativity? a) Sigmund Freud b) Carl Jung c) Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi d) B.F. Skinner Answer: c 7. Which of the following is NOT a stage in Wallas' model of the creative process? 1F03 Quiz Copy a) Preparation b) Incubation c) Illumination d) Execution Answer: d 8. What type of environment is believed to foster creativity? a) Highly structured and controlled b) Competitive and high-pressure c) Open and supportive d) Isolated and solitary Answer: c 9. Which of these is a common myth about creativity? a) Creativity can be developed b) Creativity is only important in the arts c) Creativity involves hard work d) Creativity can be measured Answer: b 10. What is the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking designed to measure? a) Emotional intelligence b) Academic achievement c) Creative potential d) Social skills Answer: c 11. Which of the following can hinder creativity? a) Fear of failure b) Open-mindedness c) Collaboration d) Curiosity Answer: a 12. What is lateral thinking? a) A method of reasoning that is logical and straightforward b) A way of thinking that seeks to solve problems through indirect and creative approaches c) A type of thinking that focuses on past experiences d) A process of making decisions based on intuition Answer: b 13. What role does intrinsic motivation play in creativity? a) It has no effect on creativity b) It hinders creativity c) It enhances creativity d) It is less important than extrinsic motivation Answer: c