Mandy Has Been Commissed to Paint a Mural Representing Her

question 101

Multiple Choice

Mandy has been commissed to paint a mural representing her hometown.Mandy decides to walk around the town,looks in the archives at the local newspaper,and talks to town residents about their memories of living in the town.To solve the problem of what to paint,Mandy is

• A) creating mental sets that will enhance her creative production.
• B) narrowing her parameters regarding her problem.
• C) looking for analogies regarding her problem.
• D) seeking varied input to encourage creativity.

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