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Introduction to Creative Thinking, 908, 921 - Coggle Diagram
Introduction to Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
vertical
probability
convergent
judgment
analytic
objective
focused
answer
left brain
verbal
linear
reasoning
yes but
What is creativity?
Creative Thinking
associative
divergent
right brain
possibility
visual
generative
an answer
subjective
diffuse
suspended judgment
richness, novelty
yes and
lateral
An Ability
A Process
An Attitude
Creative Methods
Evolution
Synthesis
Revolution
Reapplication
Changing Direction
Negative Attitudes That Block Creativity
It can't be done.
I can't do it. Or There's nothing I can do.
But I'm not creative.
Oh no, a problem!
That's childish
What will people think?
I might fail
Mental Blocks to Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Learned helplessness
Psychological blocks.
Functional fixation
Prejudice.
Positive Attitudes for Creativity
Problems lead to improvements.
Seeing the good in the bad.
A belief that most problems can be solved.
The ability to suspend judgment and criticism.
Constructive discontent.
A problem can also be a solution.
Challenge.
Problems are interesting and emotionally acceptable.
Curiosity.