1. Creative thinking Made by Lina Somaite PSbns 1-04

2. Contents What is Creativity? What is Creativity? Concept of creative thinking Concept of creative thinking Negative Attitudes That Block Creativity Negative Attitudes That Block Creativity Myths about Creative Thinking Myths about Creative Thinking Mental Blocks Mental Blocks

3. What is Creativity? An Ability An Ability An Attitude An Attitude A Process A Process

4. This creative thinking process can be accidental or deliberate. Creative thinking is the process which we use when we come up with a new idea. Concept of creative thinking

5. Negative Attitudes That Block Creativity 1. Oh no, a problem! 2. It can‘t be done 3. I can‘t do it. 4. But i‘m not creative. 5. That‘s childish. 6. What will people think? 7. I might fail.

6. Myths about Creative Thinking Every problem has only one solution (or one right answer). Every problem has only one solution (or one right answer). The best answer, solution, method has already been found. The best answer, solution, method has already been found. Ideas either come or they don't. Nothing will help. Ideas either come or they don't. Nothing will help.

7. Mental Blocks to Creative Thinking Prejudice. Prejudice. Functional fixation. Functional fixation. Learned helplessness. Learned helplessness. Psychological blocks. Psychological blocks.

8. Creativity is just connecting things. — Steve Jobs

9. Conclusion Start thinking creative – get rid of mental blocks and break myths in mind. Start thinking creative – get rid of mental blocks and break myths in mind. Everyone has limitless creativity. Everyone has limitless creativity. Adults often forget their own creative side.

10. References 1. http://www.copyblogger.com/men tal-blocks-creative-thinking/ (watched 2012.05.12) 2. http://yousufrafi.wordpress.com/2 012/01/25/how-to-unleash-your- creativity/ (watched 2012.05.12) 3. http://www.virtualsalt.com/creboo k1.htm (watched 2012.05.12) 4. http://www.brainstorming.co.uk/tu torials/creativethinking.html (watched 2012.05.12)