Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Flashcards
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What term describes the ability to generate many different ideas or solutions to a problem, often assessed in CA GATE evaluations?
Answer: Divergent thinking
Divergent thinking is the ability to produce multiple varied ideas from a single prompt, a core indicator of creative giftedness in CA GATE.
In CA GATE creative assessments, what does 'elaboration' refer to?
Answer: Adding detail and complexity to an idea
Elaboration is the ability to expand upon and enrich an idea with additional details, a key creative trait measured in CA GATE.
Which concept describes the ability to think of unusual or unique ideas during GATE creative assessments?
Answer: Originality
Originality refers to producing novel, unconventional ideas that are rare and inventive, a hallmark of creative giftedness in CA GATE.
What type of thinking involves approaching problems from multiple perspectives, a key indicator in GATE creativity assessments?
Answer: Flexible thinking
Flexible thinking is the capacity to shift mental approaches and consider multiple viewpoints, a critical creative skill assessed in CA GATE.
In CA GATE identification, 'fluency' in creative thinking refers to:
Answer: The ability to generate many ideas rapidly
Creative fluency measures how many ideas a student can produce in a given time, reflecting a broad creative capacity valued in CA GATE.
Which assessment strategy is commonly used to measure creative thinking in potential GATE students?
Answer: Open-ended problem-solving tasks
Open-ended tasks allow students to demonstrate originality, flexibility, and elaboration without being constrained to a single correct answer, making them ideal for CA GATE creative assessment.