Question 1

Which of the following is a test of creativity?
A)Anagrams Test
B)Incubation Test
C)Stanford-Binet Test
D)Convergent Thinking Test

Accepted Answer

The Anagrams Test requires individuals to come up with as many words as possible using the letters in a given word or phrase, which requires creative thinking and problem-solving skills. The other options do not specifically test creativity. The Incubation Test measures the ability to step back and take a break from problem-solving to allow new ideas to emerge. The Stanford-Binet Test measures intelligence and cognitive abilities. The Convergent Thinking Test measures the ability to find a single correct solution to a problem.

Question 2

Terrence is taking a creativity test and is asked "What would happen if everyone in the world suddenly lost their sense of balance and could no longer stay upright?" For this question,Terrence will try to list as many reactions as possible.He is taking the
A)Thematic Apperception Test.
B)Consequences Test.
C)Unusual Uses Test.
D)Anagrams Test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terrence is taking a creativity test and...

Question 3

To be creative,the solution to the problem must
A)be of high quality and relevant.
B)have been solved using denotative thinking.
C)involve a "harebrained scheme."
D)have been solved through intuition.

Accepted Answer

In order for a solution to be considered creative, it must be of high quality and relevant to the problem at hand. While intuition and "harebrained schemes" may play a role in the creative process, they are not necessarily required for a solution to be considered creative. The use of denotative thinking may also be helpful, but is not a necessary component of creativity.

Question 4

Cary excels on open-ended essays and creative art projects.Cary performs well on measures of _______ thought.
A)divergent
B)algorithmic
C)convergent
D)denotative

Accepted Answer

Divergent thinking involves generating multiple solutions or ideas in response to a problem or prompt, which is exactly what Cary is doing when excelling on open-ended essays and creative art projects. Algorithmic thinking involves following established procedures or rules to solve a problem, while convergent thinking involves coming to a single, correct solution to a problem. Denotative thinking typically refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word or concept, which is not relevant to this scenario.

Question 5

For a solution to be creative,a person uses divergent thought,but also
A)uses functional fixedness.
B)uses a random search strategy within the creative process.
C)brings reasoning and critical thinking to the creative process.
D)utilizes the representativeness heuristic during the final stage of the creative process.

Accepted Answer

While divergent thinking is essential for generating novel ideas, it is critical to bring reasoning and critical thinking to the creative process to ensure that the solution is feasible, effective, and aligned with the problem statement. As such, option C is the best choice, and the other options are not directly related to creativity or may even hinder the process of generating innovative ideas. Functional fixedness could prevent a person from considering novel uses for familiar objects, and a random search strategy is unlikely to produce a practical or optimal solution. The representativeness heuristic is a mental shortcut that may lead to biased judgments rather than creative breakthroughs.

Question 6

A test for creativity in which the subject must make as many words as possible by rearranging the letters in the sample word is the
A)Creative Aptitude Test.
B)Consequences Test.
C)Guilford Test for Creativity.
D)Anagrams Test.

Accepted Answer

The test described is an Anagrams Test, which involves rearranging letters to create as many words as possible. The other options listed (Creative Aptitude Test, Consequences Test, Guilford Test for Creativity) do not specifically involve rearranging letters to test creativity.

Question 7

To be creative,the solution to a problem must be more than novel,unusual,or original,it must also be
A)relevant and of high quality.
B)intuitive and automatic.
C)denotative and connotative.
D)aesthetic and pleasing.

Accepted Answer

Creativity not only involves generating novel or original ideas but also requires that they are relevant and of high quality. Ideas that are irrelevant or of low quality may be novel or unusual, but they are not truly creative solutions to a problem.

Question 8

Jasmine is taking a creativity test and is asked "What would happen if everyone in the world became colorblind and could only see black,white,and shades of gray?" Jasmine is taking the
A)Thematic Apperception Test.
B)Consequences Test.
C)Unusual Uses Test.
D)Anagrams Test.

Accepted Answer

The question presented in the test is asking about the consequences of a hypothetical scenario, which is the focus of the Consequences Test. The other options listed (Thematic Apperception Test, Unusual Uses Test, and Anagrams Test) do not fit the scenario described in the question.

Question 9

Rather than repeating learned solutions,which type of thinking produces new answers,ideas,or patterns?
A)intuitive
B)deductive
C)creative
D)inductive

Accepted Answer

Creative thinking involves generating new ideas and solutions by making connections between seemingly unrelated concepts and diverging from traditional or learned approaches. Intuitive thinking involves relying on instincts and unconscious knowledge, deductive thinking involves using logic and reasoning to draw conclusions from existing information, and inductive thinking involves making generalizations from specific observations. While all of these types of thinking can be useful, creative thinking is specifically focused on generating novel ideas and solutions.

Question 10

Which of the following skills would NOT be assessed by creativity tests?
A)originality
B)intelligence
C)fluency
D)flexibility

Accepted Answer

Creativity tests typically focus on assessing skills such as originality, fluency, and flexibility. Intelligence, on the other hand, is a separate construct and is not specifically related to creativity.

Question 11

Kris does poorly on factual multiple-choice tests in history and psychology.Kris is having trouble on tests that measure
A)syllogisms.
B)divergent thought.
C)convergent thought.
D)intuitive thought.

Accepted Answer

Convergent thought is the ability to come up with a single, correct answer to a problem, which is exactly what is required on factual multiple-choice tests. Syllogisms involve deductive reasoning, divergent thought involves generating multiple solutions to a problem, and intuitive thought involves quick responses based on instinct rather than reasoning.

Question 12

Which of the following would NOT be considered a creativity test?
A)the Unusual Uses Test
B)the Anagrams Test
C)the Consequences Test
D)the Convergent Thinking Test

Accepted Answer

Convergent thinking involves solving problems with a single correct answer or solution, whereas creativity tests tend to focus on open-ended or divergent thinking. The other options listed all involve some form of divergent thinking and require individuals to generate unique, original, or non-obvious solutions.

Question 13

If a test question asks you to name as many uses for a pencil as possible,you would use which type of thinking?
A)deductive
B)inductive
C)convergent
D)divergent

Accepted Answer

Divergent thinking involves generating as many unique ideas or solutions as possible, which is exactly what is being asked in this test question.

Question 14

Creativity is best measured by looking at how one thinks
A)divergently.
B)convergently.
C)intuitively.
D)through syllogisms.

Accepted Answer

Divergent thinking is associated with generating multiple ideas and solutions, making connections between seemingly unrelated things, and breaking away from traditional/linear thinking patterns, all of which are indicative of creativity. Convergent thinking, on the other hand, involves deducing a single solution or answer from given information, which is more associated with analytical ability than creativity. Intuition and syllogisms may play a role in certain creative processes, but they are not as directly linked to measuring creativity as divergent thinking.

Question 15

Juan is taking a creativity test in which he is asked to come up with ways of utilizing the billions of plastic containers discarded each year.He is taking the
A)Thematic Apperception Test.
B)Consequences Test.
C)Unusual Uses Test.
D)Anagrams Test.

Accepted Answer

The Unusual Uses Test requires individuals to think of alternative and uncommon uses for common objects. In this case, Juan is asked to come up with ways of utilizing plastic containers, which fits the criteria of the Unusual Uses Test.

Question 16

Cindy is taking a creativity test and is asked to make as many words as possible by rearranging letters in the word misunderstanding.Cindy is taking the
A)Thematic Apperception Test.
B)Consequences Test.
C)Unusual Uses Test.
D)Anagrams Test.

Accepted Answer

The task given to Cindy involves rearranging the letters of the word misunderstanding to make as many words as possible. This is a classic example of an Anagrams Test, where the test-taker is presented with a word or phrase and is asked to rearrange its letters to form new words. The other answer choices refer to different types of psychological tests that are not relevant to the task given to Cindy.

Question 17

Madie is taking the Anagrams Test,while Greg is taking the Consequences Test.Both of these are used to measure
A)mental sets.
B)inductive thinking.
C)logical reasoning.
D)divergent thinking.

Accepted Answer

The Anagrams Test and Consequences Test are both measures of divergent thinking, which involves generating multiple solutions to a problem or task.

Question 18

If a test question asks you to name the most common use for a pencil,you would use which type of thinking to derive the correct answer?
A)algorithmic
B)intuitive
C)convergent
D)divergent

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for a single, specific answer that is most commonly accepted. Therefore, convergent thinking, which focuses on finding the most correct answer, is the best type of thinking to use. Algorithmic thinking involves step-by-step processes to solve problems, intuitive thinking relies on gut feelings and personal experiences, and divergent thinking involves generating multiple potential solutions or ideas.

Question 19

The city has asked for local citizens to send in creative solutions to the downtown parking problem.Emil's contribution states that the "City should use large coat hangers or helium balloons to suspend cars above the downtown area." Emil's solutions to the parking problem would be considered
A)divergent and creative.
B)divergent but not creative.
C)aesthetic but not creative.
D)aesthetic and creative.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The city has asked for local citizens...

Question 20

The Anagrams Test,the Unusual Uses Test,and the Consequences Test are used to measure
A)mental sets.
B)nonverbal intelligence.
C)creativity.
D)convergent thinking.

Accepted Answer

The Anagrams Test, the Unusual Uses Test, and the Consequences Test are all tests commonly used to measure creativity, which involves divergent thinking and the ability to generate novel solutions to problems or tasks. Mental sets, convergent thinking, and nonverbal intelligence are all related to cognitive processes, but they are not specifically related to creativity.

Quiz 39: Cognition and Intelligence: Creative Thinking and Intuition

Which of the following is a test of creativity?

Terrence is taking a creativity test and is asked "What would happen if everyone in the world suddenly lost their sense of balance and could no longer stay upright?" For this question,Terrence will try to list as many reactions as possible.He is taking the

To be creative,the solution to the problem must

Cary excels on open-ended essays and creative art projects.Cary performs well on measures of _______ thought.

For a solution to be creative,a person uses divergent thought,but also

A test for creativity in which the subject must make as many words as possible by rearranging the letters in the sample word is the

To be creative,the solution to a problem must be more than novel,unusual,or original,it must also be

Jasmine is taking a creativity test and is asked "What would happen if everyone in the world became colorblind and could only see black,white,and shades of gray?" Jasmine is taking the

Rather than repeating learned solutions,which type of thinking produces new answers,ideas,or patterns?

Which of the following skills would NOT be assessed by creativity tests?

Kris does poorly on factual multiple-choice tests in history and psychology.Kris is having trouble on tests that measure

Which of the following would NOT be considered a creativity test?

If a test question asks you to name as many uses for a pencil as possible,you would use which type of thinking?

Creativity is best measured by looking at how one thinks

Juan is taking a creativity test in which he is asked to come up with ways of utilizing the billions of plastic containers discarded each year.He is taking the

Cindy is taking a creativity test and is asked to make as many words as possible by rearranging letters in the word misunderstanding.Cindy is taking the

Madie is taking the Anagrams Test,while Greg is taking the Consequences Test.Both of these are used to measure

If a test question asks you to name the most common use for a pencil,you would use which type of thinking to derive the correct answer?

The city has asked for local citizens to send in creative solutions to the downtown parking problem.Emil's contribution states that the "City should use large coat hangers or helium balloons to suspend cars above the downtown area." Emil's solutions to the parking problem would be considered

The Anagrams Test,the Unusual Uses Test,and the Consequences Test are used to measure