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Creative thinking - Coggle Diagram
Creative thinking
Creative Methods
Evolution
Synthesis
Revolution
Reapplication
Changing Direction
Myths
one right answer
Best method found
Creative answers are complex technologically
Ideas either come or they don't
Feature
generative
divergent
lateral
possibility
suspended judgment
diffuse
associative
richness, novelty
Definition
An Ability
To invent something new.
To generate new ideas by combining or reapplying existing ideas
An Attitude
accept change and newness
a willingness to play with ideas and possibilities
a flexibility of outlook
the habit of enjoying the good
A Process
the inventor kept on tweaking it and fiddling with it
continually to improve ideas and solutions
Characteristics of the Creative Person
curious
enjoys challenge (seeks problems)
optimistic
suspend judgment
comfortable with imagination
problems are emotionally acceptable
persevere
Mental Blocks to Creative Thinking
Prejudice
Functional fixation
Learned helplessness
Psychological blocks
Attitudes
Positive
Curiosity
Challenge
Constructive discontent
Suspend judgment and criticism
Problems lead to improvements
Negative
Childish
What will people think?
It can't be done
Not creative
Might fail