AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING CONCEPTS AND CREATIVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Allowing yourself to doodle is an example of creative thinking.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Brainstorming is one of the problem solving techniques. Allowing yourself to doodle is an example of creative thinking.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of creative thinking skills include: problem solving, writing, visual art, communication skills, and open-mindedness.

Detailed explanation-3: -It involves searching for new and novel solutions to problems. Unlike critical thinking, which scrutinizes assumptions and uses reasoning, creative thinking is about generating alternative ideas-practices and solutions that are unique and effective.

Detailed explanation-4: -Creative thinking is labeled in psychology as divergent thinking which refers to a way of solving problems by more than one approach. Creativity requires originality as it is a cognitive ability to produce something original by offering a fresh perspective.

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