How both Velcro and Post-it Notes came to be produced is an excellent example of which problem-solving model?
A) Analytical problem solving
B) Creative problem solving
C) Synectic problem solving

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Velcro was invented by a Swiss engineer, George de Mestral, who used creative problem solving to come up with the idea while observing burrs sticking to his clothes and his dog's fur. Similarly, Post-it Notes were created by a 3M employee, Spencer Silver, who developed a unique adhesive that was not strong enough for regular use but found a new use when his colleague Art Fry used it to create sticky notes. This also involved creative problem solving. Therefore, both Velcro and Post-it Notes came to be produced through creative problem solving.

How Both Velcro and Post-It Notes Came to Be Produced