Mini Wants to Know What Activities Would Be Most Conducive

question 76

Multiple Choice

Mini wants to know what activities would be most conducive to creative thinking. Based on what people reported in Csikszentmihalyi's research, you would suggest that Mini would be at her creative best during activities that

• A) demand complete attention.
• B) leave little time free to think about peripheral issues.
• C) are semiautomatic.
• D) demand practically no attention.

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Definitions:

Identity Status

A concept in psychology that categorizes the process of identity development in adolescents into different statuses based on their exploration and commitment to values, beliefs, and goals.

Mark

A symbol, sign, or indication of something; in an academic context, it often refers to a grade or score.

Identity Diffusion

Identity status, described by Marcia, that is characterized by absence of commitment and lack of serious consideration of alternatives.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.