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Creative Thinking

Creative thinking is the ability to generate original and useful ideas by viewing problems from different perspectives, characterized by fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. It involves divergent thinking for idea generation and convergent thinking for refining those ideas, following stages of preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. Barriers to creativity include rigid thinking, fear of failure, lack of motivation, and time pressure, while enhancement strategies involve brainstorming, open-mindedness, and exposure to new experiences.

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Creative Thinking

Creative thinking is the ability to generate original and useful ideas by viewing problems from different perspectives, characterized by fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. It involves divergent thinking for idea generation and convergent thinking for refining those ideas, following stages of preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. Barriers to creativity include rigid thinking, fear of failure, lack of motivation, and time pressure, while enhancement strategies involve brainstorming, open-mindedness, and exposure to new experiences.

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Creative Thinking

Creative thinking is the ability to generate new, original, and useful ideas by looking at
problems or situations from different perspectives. It involves flexibility, originality, and
imagination in thinking.

Characteristics of Creative Thinking


1. Fluency – The ability to generate many ideas quickly.

2. Flexibility – The ability to think in different ways and change approaches.

3. Originality – The ability to come up with unique and novel ideas.

4. Elaboration– The ability to expand and refine ideas in detail.

Types of Thinking Related to Creativity


Type Definition Example
Divergent Thinking Thinking in multiple Coming up with different
directions and generating ways to use a paperclip (as
many possible solutions to a a keyholder, bookmark, or
problem. zipper pull).
Convergent Thinking Logical and analytical Solving a mathematical
thinking that leads to one problem with a fixed
correct solution to a answer.
problem.
Divergent thinking enhances creativity, while convergent thinking helps refine and
implement creative ideas.

Stages of Creative Thinking (Wallas’ Model)


Stage Explanation Example
Preparation Gathering information and A writer researches a
understanding the problem. historical event for a novel.
Incubation The unconscious processing The writer takes a break,
of ideas, where the mind and ideas develop
works on the problem in the subconsciously.
background.
Illumination The 'Aha!' moment when a The writer suddenly gets a
new idea emerges suddenly. great plot idea while taking
a walk.
Verification Testing, refining, and The writer edits and
evaluating the idea to see if improves the novel before
it works. publishing.

Barriers to Creative Thinking


1. Rigid Thinking – Sticking to traditional ways of solving problems.

2. Fear of Failure – Avoiding new ideas due to fear of mistakes.


3. Lack of Motivation – Creativity is blocked when interest is low.

4. Time Pressure – Rushed thinking reduces originality.

Ways to Enhance Creative Thinking


1. Encouraging Divergent Thinking – Exploring multiple solutions to problems.

2. Brainstorming – Generating a large number of ideas freely.

3. Keeping an Open Mind – Being receptive to new ideas and perspectives.

4. Exposing Yourself to New Experiences – Traveling, reading, and interacting with diverse
people.

5. Overcoming Fear of Failure – Viewing mistakes as learning opportunities.

6. Developing Curiosity – Asking questions and seeking knowledge beyond textbooks.

7. Practicing Mindfulness and Relaxation – Helps in boosting creativity by reducing stress.

Summary Table
Aspect Details
Definition Ability to generate new, original, and useful
ideas.
Characteristics Fluency, Flexibility, Originality,
Elaboration.
Stages of Creativity Preparation, Incubation, Illumination,
Verification.
Barriers Rigid Thinking, Fear of Failure, Lack of
Motivation, Time Pressure.
Ways to Improve Brainstorming, Divergent Thinking,
Exposure to New Ideas.

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