MILLENNIUM WORLD SCHOOL MILLENNIUM WORLD SCHOOL
SESSION 2024-25 SESSION 2024-25
REVISION WORKSHEET III REVISION WORKSHEET III
SUBJECT: PSYCHOLOGY CLASS: XI DATE: SUBJECT: PSYCHOLOGY CLASS: XI DATE:
Do as directed: Do as directed:
1. Which of the following is an example of convergent thinking? 1. Which of the following is an example of convergent thinking?
(a) Brainstorming ideas (a) Brainstorming ideas
(b) Solving a math problem (b) Solving a math problem
(c) Creating an artwork (c) Creating an artwork
(d) Exploring multiple solutions to a problem (d) Exploring multiple solutions to a problem
2. Which of the following is an example of divergent thinking? 2. Which of the following is an example of divergent thinking?
(a) Finding one correct answer to a math question (a) Finding one correct answer to a math question
(b) Developing multiple possible solutions to a problem (b) Developing multiple possible solutions to a problem
(c) Reciting a poem from memory (c) Reciting a poem from memory
(d) Following a set procedure in a science experiment (d) Following a set procedure in a science experiment
3. Which of the following is a characteristic of functional fixedness? 3. Which of the following is a characteristic of functional fixedness?
(a) Thinking about an object in only one way (a) Thinking about an object in only one way
(b) Generating multiple solutions to a problem (b) Generating multiple solutions to a problem
(c) Using an object in a new and innovative way (c) Using an object in a new and innovative way
(d) Understanding abstract concepts easily (d) Understanding abstract concepts easily
4. Which of the following is an example of problem solving by insight? 4. Which of the following is an example of problem solving by insight?
(a) Solving a crossword puzzle (a) Solving a crossword puzzle
(b) Solving a mathematical equation using a known formula (b) Solving a mathematical equation using a known formula
(c) Suddenly realizing the solution to a problem after thinking about it for a while (c) Suddenly realizing the solution to a problem after thinking about it for a while
(d) Trying multiple possible solutions until one works (d) Trying multiple possible solutions until one works
5. Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective thinking? 5. Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective thinking?
(a) Mental set (a) Mental set
(b) Confirmation bias (b) Confirmation bias
(c) Flexibility in thinking (c) Flexibility in thinking
(d) Functional fixedness (d) Functional fixedness
6. Define thinking. How is thinking different from other mental processes like perceiving or 6. Define thinking. How is thinking different from other mental processes like perceiving or
remembering? remembering?
7. What is the difference between convergent thinking and divergent thinking? Provide 7. What is the difference between convergent thinking and divergent thinking? Provide
examples for each. examples for each.
8. What is a mental set? How does it affect problem-solving and creativity? 8. What is a mental set? How does it affect problem-solving and creativity?
9. Define functional fixedness. How does it act as a barrier to creative thinking? 9. Define functional fixedness. How does it act as a barrier to creative thinking?
