One of the Most Common Blocks to Creativity Involves a Person

question 49

Multiple Choice

One of the most common blocks to creativity involves a person becoming so committed to a particular point of view that they fail to identify themes that link the problem to other related areas of knowledge. Which of the following describes this phenomenon?

• A) Morphological synthesis
• B) Perceptual stereotyping
• C) Ignoring commonalities
• D) Synectics

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Definitions:

Alveoli

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Pulmonary Fibrosis

A lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, which can severely hamper respiratory function.

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A tough, inert, and colorless substance found as quartz in nature and as a major component of sandstone and various other stones.

Coal Dust

Fine particulate byproduct of coal processing that can pose health risks when inhaled.