Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between creativity and IQ?
A) Creative people have the same IQ scores as the general population.
B) Those with the highest IQ scores are the most creative.
C) There is rather little correlation between creativity and IQ among creative people.
D) Creative people actually have slightly lower IQ scores than the general population.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that there is only a small correlation between creativity and IQ among creative individuals. While IQ can be an important factor for some aspects of creative work, such as problem-solving or reasoning, creativity also involves many other factors that are not necessarily linked to IQ, such as imagination, flexibility, and originality. Therefore, it is possible for someone to be highly creative without having an exceptionally high IQ score.

Question 2

What term is given to an autistic person who shows some incredible memory,music,or drawing talent?
A) creative
B) gifted
C) genius
D) savant

Accepted Answer

The term given to an autistic person who shows some incredible memory, music, or drawing talent is savant. A savant is a person with a developmental disability, such as autism, who has a remarkable skill or talent that is well above average in a particular area, such as music, art, or memory. While the term "gifted" can be used to describe individuals with exceptional abilities or talents, it is not typically used in the context of autism or developmental disabilities. The terms "creative" and "genius" do not specifically relate to the abilities commonly associated with savant syndrome.

Question 3

You are studying Albert Einstein and learn that he was very good at thinking in visual-spatial terms.You reason that his creativity was due to this ability.The approach you are taking in studying creativity is the ____ approach.
A) psychometric
B) cognitive
C) psychodynamic
D) nature-nurture

Accepted Answer

The cognitive approach to studying creativity focuses on the mental processes involved in generating creative ideas and solutions. In this case, the student is looking at the role of spatial thinking in Einstein's creativity, which relates to cognitive processes. The psychometric approach focuses more on measuring and quantifying creativity through tests and assessments, the psychodynamic approach emphasizes the unconscious and emotional factors that contribute to creativity, and the nature-nurture approach considers the interaction between genetic and environmental factors in creativity.

Question 4

Brenda is watching a political debate.When her preferred candidate gets up to speak,she nods her head when he makes points with which he agrees.When he is saying things that she does not support,however,she simply turns away and talks to her roommate.Brenda's tendency to seek out information that is consistent with her beliefs is called the:
A) confirmation bias
B) halo effect
C) brainstorm heuristic
D) means-end algorithm

Accepted Answer

Brenda's behavior of only paying attention to information that confirms her preexisting beliefs is consistent with the confirmation bias. The halo effect refers to the tendency for one positive trait to influence our overall impression of a person or thing. The brainstorm heuristic is a problem-solving strategy and the means-end algorithm is a step-by-step approach to achieving a goal.

Question 5

If you think of a standard kitchen funnel,it goes from a very wide,broad area to a very specific and narrow bottom.This is a good analogy for _____ reasoning.
A) deductive
B) convergent
C) divergent
D) inductive

Accepted Answer

Deductive reasoning starts with general statements or premises and narrows down to a specific conclusion. This is similar to the funnel analogy, as the wide, broad area represents the general premises and the specific, narrow bottom represents the conclusion.

Question 6

If we give a very creative person a test of divergent thinking,what would we probably find out?
A) She does not necessarily score high on the test.
B) Since she is very creative, she will score very high.
C) Divergent thinking cannot be tested.
D) Tests of divergent thinking have not been created.

Accepted Answer

While creative individuals may have a propensity for divergent thinking, divergent thinking tests evaluate a specific set of skills that may not necessarily correlate with creativity. Therefore, even a very creative person may not necessarily score high on a test of divergent thinking.

Question 7

The cognitive approach to creativity focuses on the:
A) convergent thinking of creative people
B) personal histories of creative individuals
C) differences between creative thinkers
D) tools of creative thinking, such as mental imagery

Accepted Answer

The cognitive approach to creativity emphasizes the use of various cognitive tools, such as mental imagery, analogical reasoning, and problem-solving strategies, in the creative process. It focuses on how individuals think, perceive, and process information to generate innovative ideas and solutions. Therefore, the best choice is D, which refers to the tools of creative thinking.

Question 8

Jackson observes that a squirrel in his backyard likes to run up and down trees all day long.From this he assumes that all similar woodland creatures enjoy the same type of activity.What kind of reasoning has Jackson used?
A) deductive
B) convergent
C) divergent
D) inductive

Accepted Answer

Jackson has made an inference based on one specific observation of a squirrel, and has generalized that to all similar woodland creatures. This is an example of inductive reasoning, where a general conclusion is drawn from a specific observation or set of observations.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a part of the definition of reasoning presented by your authors?
A) solving problems
B) making plans or decisions
C) brainstorming
D) achieving goals

Accepted Answer

The definition of reasoning presented by the authors includes solving problems, making plans or decisions, and achieving goals. However, brainstorming is not explicitly mentioned in the definition.

Question 10

What is the best example of the poor correlation between IQ and creativity?
A) Albert Einstein
B) savants
C) Mark Twain
D) Edgar Allan Poe

Accepted Answer

Savants are individuals who have an exceptional ability in a specific area despite having low IQ scores. This is a clear example of poor correlation between IQ and creativity, as savants can demonstrate incredible artistic or musical talents despite having cognitive deficits in other areas.

Question 11

If you were to examine the personalities of creative people,you would find them to:
A) be risk takers
B) have doubts about their work
C) be modest
D) be sensitive to the needs of others

Accepted Answer

Creative people often take risks as they explore new ideas and push boundaries in their work.

Question 12

A method of study that examines a creative person in great depth is called a(n):
A) insight study
B) biography
C) case study
D) sociopsychological study

Accepted Answer

A case study is a method of studying a person, group, or situation in great depth and detail. It usually involves intensive analysis of a single individual or group over an extended period of time, and it can provide valuable insights into the creative process and other aspects of human behavior. While biographies may contain some elements of a case study, they typically focus more on the person's life story and may not delve as deeply into their creative process or psychological makeup. Insight studies and sociopsychological studies are not specific methods of study and do not necessarily focus on creative individuals.

Question 13

We tend to make decisions based on ____ rather than ____.
A) intellect; emotion
B) emotion; intellect
C) short-term gains; long-term gains
D) perception of fate; perception of emotion

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that humans tend to make decisions based on emotions rather than intellect. Emotions can be more powerful and influential in decision-making than rational thinking, and can lead to biases and irrational choices.

Question 14

A common finding in case studies of creative people is:
A) an unwillingness to take risks
B) a history of abuse in childhood
C) they tend to be creative in some areas and poor in others
D) a lack of desire to be creative

Accepted Answer

Many case studies of creative individuals have shown that they tend to excel in certain areas of creativity while being less proficient in others. This is commonly referred to as "domain specificity" and suggests that creativity is not a universal trait but rather specific to certain domains or fields. The other options (A, B, D) are not supported by research as common findings in case studies of creative people.

Question 15

Creative people are driven by:
A) extrinsic motivation
B) fame and fortune
C) intrinsic motivation
D) competition with other creative people

Accepted Answer

Creative people are primarily driven by intrinsic motivation, meaning they are motivated by their internal desires, interests, and passions rather than external rewards like fame or money. While some may still strive for recognition or success, their main drive is the enjoyment and fulfillment they find in the creative process itself.

Question 16

For her research paper on creativity,Shyla has decided to conduct a highly detailed study of her cousin,the creator of a famous computer program.What approach to the measurement of creativity is Shyla pursuing?
A) a case-study approach
B) a psychometric approach
C) a longitudinal approach
D) a behavioral approach

Accepted Answer

Since Shyla is focusing on her cousin's personal experience and work, she is using a case-study approach. This approach involves a highly detailed investigation of a particular individual, group, or situation. In this case, the individual being studied is her cousin, who is a highly creative computer programmer. This method is useful for obtaining a deep understanding of the individual's experiences, personality, and other relevant factors that may influence their creative output.

Question 17

If you were to examine the personalities of creative people,you would find one of the negative characteristics to be:
A) high levels of frustration
B) insensitivity to the needs of others
C) setting unrealistic goals
D) poor time management

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you were to examine the personalities...

Question 18

Howard Gardner's case study of Sigmund Freud revealed that Freud was very poor in:
A) language
B) social competence
C) linguistics
D) musical and spatial ability

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner's case study of Sigmund Freud highlighted that Freud was particularly deficient in musical and spatial ability. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences identifies eight different types of intelligences and places a special emphasis on the uniqueness of each individual's cognitive strengths and weaknesses. While Freud may have struggled with musical and spatial tasks, he may have excelled in other areas, such as linguistic or interpersonal abilities.

Question 19

Which of the following descriptions is inaccurate regarding the traits of creative people?
A) Have the ability to change mental directions
B) Sensitive to the needs of others
C) Motivated by the challenge of solving problems
D) Not afraid to take risks

Accepted Answer

While creative people may certainly possess empathy and a desire to understand others, the statement that they are universally sensitive to the needs of others is inaccurate. Some creative people may be more self-focused or less attuned to social cues.

Question 20

Which word describes creative people with regard to their abilities?
A) diverse
B) generalists
C) specialists
D) many

Accepted Answer

The word "specialists" accurately describes creative people in terms of their unique abilities and expertise in a specific area or skillset.

Quiz 14: Thought and Language

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between creativity and IQ?

What term is given to an autistic person who shows some incredible memory,music,or drawing talent?

You are studying Albert Einstein and learn that he was very good at thinking in visual-spatial terms.You reason that his creativity was due to this ability.The approach you are taking in studying creativity is the ____ approach.

If you think of a standard kitchen funnel,it goes from a very wide,broad area to a very specific and narrow bottom.This is a good analogy for _____ reasoning.

If we give a very creative person a test of divergent thinking,what would we probably find out?

The cognitive approach to creativity focuses on the:

Jackson observes that a squirrel in his backyard likes to run up and down trees all day long.From this he assumes that all similar woodland creatures enjoy the same type of activity.What kind of reasoning has Jackson used?

Which of the following is not a part of the definition of reasoning presented by your authors?

What is the best example of the poor correlation between IQ and creativity?

If you were to examine the personalities of creative people,you would find them to:

A method of study that examines a creative person in great depth is called a(n) :

We tend to make decisions based on rather than .

A common finding in case studies of creative people is:

Creative people are driven by:

For her research paper on creativity,Shyla has decided to conduct a highly detailed study of her cousin,the creator of a famous computer program.What approach to the measurement of creativity is Shyla pursuing?

If you were to examine the personalities of creative people,you would find one of the negative characteristics to be:

Howard Gardner's case study of Sigmund Freud revealed that Freud was very poor in:

Which of the following descriptions is inaccurate regarding the traits of creative people?

Which word describes creative people with regard to their abilities?