In the Creative Process, "Preparation" Is ______

question 28

Multiple Choice

In the creative process, "preparation" is ______.

• A) about conscious mental activity, but it is a matter of choice
• B) identification of issues to be dealt with at the concentration stage
• C) the largely unconscious phase
• D) about gathering ideas for addressing the problem

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A conditioned response is a learned reaction or response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become significant through association.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural response to a stimulus that does not require previous conditioning or learning.

Trial-And-Error

A problem-solving method involving repeated, varied attempts which are continued until success, or until the agent stops trying.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a particular behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.