Question 1

Howard Gardner suggests that teachers should be observing young children to identify which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  How the child is creative and in what domains.
B)  Their verbal-linguistic abilities.
C)  In what domains they are weak and need to be strengthened.
D)  The generalized abilities that are exhibited.
E)  All of the above. A

Question 2

The arts provide another way to communicate across cultures and value the uniqueness of each person.How does this build a sense of community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding and appreciating the art of others
B)  Expanding the opportunities for expression both verbally and visually
C)  Provide authentic cultural voices in music, movement, and art
D)  All of the above
E)  None of the above. D

Question 3

Creativity can be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to think in unique ways.
B)  Producing unusual ideas.
C)  Combining things in different ways.
D)  All of the above.
E)  None of the above. D

Question 4

Examples of creativity in young children include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventing songs or using new words with familiar songs.
B)  Taking on roles during play sequences.
C)  Copying a pattern or picture produced by the teacher.
D)  Building different types of structures with blocks.
E)  All of the above.

Question 5

The brain has been thought of as two separate hemispheres with different functions.What does new research indicate that creative people use?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right hemisphere of the brain.
B)  Both hemispheres of the brain.
C)  Logical and rational reasoning.
D)  Alternating between both hemispheres in equal amounts.
E)  All of the above.

Question 6

What does Cultural Creativity refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  An idea or product that has an impact on society or a culture.
B)  A new way of explaining an old idea.
C)  Challenging a culture to create a new product.
D)  The development of a product that has little impact on the world.
E)  All of the above.

Question 7

Why is a psychologically safe environment important for young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  So they can be concerned about trying new things and approaches.
B)  So they can emulate the actions of other children in the classroom.
C)  So they can follow the directions of the teacher.
D)  So they can think creatively and take intellectual risks.
E)  All of the above.

Question 8

Wallas' Model that identifies the steps in the creative process includes all of the following except which step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparation.
B)  Incubation.
C)  Evaluation.
D)  Illumination.
E)  All of the above.

Question 9

What special quality do young children possess that demonstrates they are creative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inhibited.
B)  Limited ability to play independently.
C)  Adventurous.
D)  Not interested in new things.
E)  All of the above.

Question 10

Working on group projects in early childhood classrooms provides opportunities for the children to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Copy what others are doing.
B)  Collaborate on ideas and clarify their thinking.
C)  Learn to plan independently.
D)  Ignore questions from the adults.
E)  All of the above.

Question 11

The arts provide another avenue to enrich personal development that other curriculum areas do not reach.What is an example this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem solving skills
B)  Music and rhythm
C)  Vocabulary enrichment
D)  Listening skills
E)  All of the above.

Question 12

Constructivist theorists believe that learning occurs when?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children are told what to do.
B)  Children are able to explore, experiment, and manipulate objects for themselves.
C)  Children participate in carefully planned and implemented experiences.
D)  Children receive demonstrations of what they are to learn.
E)  All of the above.

Question 13

The arts in early childhood programs should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual arts, music, movement, and drama.
B)  Music, instruments, dance, and drama.
C)  Physical activity, play, and visual arts.
D)  Problem solving, storytelling, and construction.
E)  All of the above.

Question 14

Young children enjoy exploring materials and techniques even when there is no product.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steps in the activity.
B)  Concern about what is being produced.
C)  The inability to make a meaningful project.
D)  Focusing on the process.
E)  All of the above.

Exam 1: Creativity