Question 1

To provide an intrinsically motivating environment, a teacher should:

Accepted Answer

A)  give out stickers.
B)  say "Good work" when children make something creative.
C)  provide many choices and be accepting of the artwork children produce.
D)  decorate the walls with the children's best work. C

Question 2

Which child is most likely to exhibit creative behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sick, hungry child
B)  a child who feels secure
C)  a child who is taught there is only one right way to do something
D)  a child afraid to take risks B

Question 3

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
-the inner drive to accomplish something

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge
B)  motivation
C)  skill
D)  immersion
E)  incubationF) production B

Question 4

What are the characteristics of creative people as identified by Theresa Amabile?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are persistent, flexible thinkers who are skilled in their area of learning and are self-motivated.
B)  They are hard-working people who accidentally solve problems.
C)  They enjoy getting rewards for coming up with new ideas.
D)  all answers are correct

Question 5

Which of the following is the most appropriate thing to say to a child about his painting?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I like how you used all this green!"
B)  "All this green makes me feel upset!"
C)  "That's the best painting you ever made!"
D)  "You used so many different greens in this painting!"

Question 6

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
-the development of expertise in using tools and materials or in carrying out an action

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge
B)  motivation
C)  skill
D)  immersion
E)  incubationF) production

Question 7

List the six components of the creative process and write a one sentence description of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which is an example of elaboration in thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  A child acts out a story playing the parts of all the characters.
B)  A child thinks of many ways to use a paintbrush to make different lines.
C)  Two children combine their clay animals to create a new animal.
D)  Children shake bells to accompany a song.

Question 9

Children's play is considered a creative act because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  mimics adult behavior.
B)  is spontaneous and imaginative.
C)  is hard to understand.
D)  is time-consuming.

Question 10

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
-a period of time in which individuals think and process what they know and what they wish to do

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge
B)  motivation
C)  skill
D)  immersion
E)  incubationF) production

Question 11

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
-the tangible expression or product that is the end result of the creative process

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge
B)  motivation
C)  skill
D)  immersion
E)  incubationF) production

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of a creative work?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a traditional design.
B)  It is similar to other works.
C)  It serves a need or solves a problem.
D)  It is created by someone with talent.

Question 13

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions.
-what individuals already know about what they are exploring

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge
B)  motivation
C)  skill
D)  immersion
E)  incubationF) production

Question 14

The exploration stage of skill building is different from the creative process because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the goal is to produce something unique.
B)  the purpose is to learn how the technique or material works.
C)  it allows the child to solve problems.
D)  it is just messing around.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of fluency in thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  making a collage by combining two different pictures
B)  playing a role in a skit
C)  painting a line with a paintbrush
D)  thinking of many ways to move creatively to the same piece of music

Question 16

Write an example of each different way to respond to children about their arts production.
1.positive feedback
2.active listening
3.questioning

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

List three ways to build a child's self­confidence in the arts.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a responsive activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  making a mural of flowers after a walk in a garden
B)  learning a song about the topic of study
C)  following up a collage experience by making collages using different types of paper
D)  making a finger painting for the first time

Question 19

What role does knowledge play in the creative process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smarter people are more creative.
B)  It makes it easier to imitate other creative works.
C)  It provides a basis from which to explore new ideas.
D)  all answers are correct

Question 20

The best way to provide children opportunities to practice using new materials or techniques in order to build arts skills is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide regular access to activities and materials that have already been introduced.
B)  offer a different arts activity every day.
C)  repeat the same arts activities every day.
D)  vary arts activities slightly every day.

Exam 2: Nurturing Creativity

To provide an intrinsically motivating environment, a teacher should:

Which child is most likely to exhibit creative behavior?

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions. -the inner drive to accomplish something

What are the characteristics of creative people as identified by Theresa Amabile?

Which of the following is the most appropriate thing to say to a child about his painting?

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions. -the development of expertise in using tools and materials or in carrying out an action

List the six components of the creative process and write a one sentence description of each.

Which is an example of elaboration in thinking?

Children's play is considered a creative act because it:

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions. -a period of time in which individuals think and process what they know and what they wish to do

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions. -the tangible expression or product that is the end result of the creative process

Which of the following is a characteristic of a creative work?

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions. -what individuals already know about what they are exploring

The exploration stage of skill building is different from the creative process because:

Which of the following is an example of fluency in thinking?

Write an example of each different way to respond to children about their arts production. 1.positive feedback 2.active listening 3.questioning

List three ways to build a child's selfconfidence in the arts.

Which of the following is an example of a responsive activity?

What role does knowledge play in the creative process?

The best way to provide children opportunities to practice using new materials or techniques in order to build arts skills is to:

Exam 2: Nurturing Creativity

To provide an intrinsically motivating environment, a teacher should:

Which child is most likely to exhibit creative behavior?

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions. -the inner drive to accomplish something

What are the characteristics of creative people as identified by Theresa Amabile?

Which of the following is the most appropriate thing to say to a child about his painting?

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions. -the development of expertise in using tools and materials or in carrying out an action

List the six components of the creative process and write a one sentence description of each.

Which is an example of elaboration in thinking?

Children's play is considered a creative act because it:

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions. -a period of time in which individuals think and process what they know and what they wish to do

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions. -the tangible expression or product that is the end result of the creative process

Which of the following is a characteristic of a creative work?

Match the steps in the creative process to their descriptions. -what individuals already know about what they are exploring

The exploration stage of skill building is different from the creative process because:

Which of the following is an example of fluency in thinking?

Write an example of each different way to respond to children about their arts production. 1.positive feedback 2.active listening 3.questioning

List three ways to build a child's self­confidence in the arts.

Which of the following is an example of a responsive activity?

What role does knowledge play in the creative process?

The best way to provide children opportunities to practice using new materials or techniques in order to build arts skills is to:

List three ways to build a child's selfconfidence in the arts.