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1. The author uses nebulous to define creativity in line 82 likely because:

trying to define creativity is impossible.attempts by philosophers and writers to define creativity have resulted in cloudy explanations at best.creativity has many definitions.there is one clear definition for creativity.

2. The author would likely disagree with which of the following statements about the human creative brain?

The Einsteins and Mozarts of the world were able to maximize their intellectual potential because they were born with an inherent sense of creativity uncommon in the human race.Essentially every aspect of human life, from familial relationships to corporate success, can experience improvements as we continue to explore our creative brains.When human beings learn to use their creative brains more efficiently, it leads to more enriched, successful and fulfilling lives.Our best shot at adapting to an ever-changing informational and technological society is to hone our creative thinking skills.

3. Which of the following does the author mention as a discovery that came as a result of the latest neuroscience research?

Human beings’ ability to send devices of their own making into the farthest regions of the solar systemThe fact that creativity is a gift that only certain types of people possessThe invention of the InternetThat human beings can learn to activate different parts of the brain through conscious effort and practice

4. What are some of the benefits of creativity as specifically stated in the passage?

One is able to resign oneself to living in the same way as one has for decades.People can live exactly the way they did during the Golden Age of England.A person can assimilate old customs in a way that functions in future environments.It makes it easier to avoid new technology, cyber-communication, and globalization because they may be dangerous.

5. The author uses the example of a turtle to:

compare the lifestyle improvements of the turtle and the human being over the course of millions of years of evolution.point out what sets the human being and the turtle apart from other species.prove that humans are the only creatures on earth that have the ability to create.highlight the advancements the human brain has been able to make in just a small fraction of time.

6. If the author were to summarize the message of the entire passage in one statement, which of the following statements would best accomplish this task?

The information and technology explosion has forced human beings to maximize the potential of their creative brains in order to stay afloat in an increasingly tech-heavy society.Human beings are subject to fall into the same trap as the turtle and eventually cease evolutionary advancements unless they learn to maximize the full potential of the creative brain.There is no other species, past or present, with the same potential as the human being to continue to make innovative lifestyle improvements.When the creative potential of the human brain is maximized, there is essentially no limit to the types of innovative and evolutionary developments we can expect to see as time progresses.

7. Which of the following changes is NOT included in the author’s description of the results of the information and technology explosion?

Changes in human interaction and relationshipsChanges in the way people raise their childrenChanges in the corporate worldChanges in the way people travel

8. The main function of the second, third, and fourth paragraphs in relation to the rest of the passage is to:

make the reader aware of the fact that, without learning to maximize their creative brains, humans would still be living like cavemen.provide real-life examples of just how limitless the capabilities of the creative brain are.summarize 10,000 years of human advancement.define the term supercomputer as the author uses it in paragraph one.

9. Which of the following would most likely fall under the author’s definition of creative?

An exact rendering of an artistic masterpiece by a new artistThe invention of a new way to preserve foods that does not require refrigerationThe scribbling of a toddler because it is original and usefulA new way to toast bread that requires more time to prepare than a toaster does

10. As it is used in line 18, shepherded most nearly means:

limited.shielded.guided.fielded.

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