A Colleague Suggests That Creativity Can Be Improved by Adopting

question 72

Multiple Choice

A colleague suggests that creativity can be improved by adopting a zero-tolerance for mistakes in creative projects and endeavors.Will this suggestion work?

• A) It won't work - mistakes have nothing to do with the creative process so it will have no effect on creativity.
• B) It will work - research shows that eliminating mistakes increases creativity.
• C) It will work - research shows that a high-pressure environment increases creativity.
• D) It won't work - mistakes are part of the creative process and should be tolerated.

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Definitions:

Altruistic Behaviors

Actions intended to benefit others without expecting anything in return.

Social Cognition

Refers to the processes used to understand and interpret the actions and intentions of others, including perceptions, attributions, and social interactions.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire when a person does something or observes someone else doing the same thing.

Mimic

To imitate or copy someone or something's actions, speech, or mannerisms, often for learning or entertainment.