In Order to Arrive at a Creative Solution to a Problem

question 402

Multiple Choice

In order to arrive at a creative solution to a problem, it is often useful to

• A) get to the specifics of the problem quickly.
• B) define the problem as narrowly as possible.
• C) break mental sets and challenge assumptions.
• D) discard as many impractical suggestions as quickly as possible.

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Definitions:

Matrilineal

Children trace their family descent through their mother’s line, and property is passed on to female heirs.

Surrogate Fathers

Men who take on the role of a father figure in the life of a child who is not biologically theirs.

Economic Necessity

The requirement of economic resources or actions to satisfy basic needs or preserve financial stability.

Puritans

A group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to purify the Church of England from its Catholic practices.