Which phrase fosters creativity?
1. "There is no such thing as a
purple cat."
2. "I'll show you how to do it."
3. "What is this a picture of?"
4. "You used lots of purple in
your picture!"
Would "You used lots of purple in
your picture!" be correct?
Of the four, that is the best answer, yes.
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I don't like the question: My personal experience is that seldom is creativity "fostered". What we can do is remove the impedimemts to creativity. 1, 2, 3 are impediments. So, in that context, 4 is the "correct" response. I remember Picasso's Blue Period, and actually have some prints. He used a lot of blue in his pictures.
I think the best response to creativity is WOW! then choose one thing and say. That (blank) is really interesting. I like the way you did that.
Creativity can be fostered in different ways, and it can vary from person to person. In the context of the given options, "You used lots of purple in your picture!" can be seen as fostering creativity. This response acknowledges and appreciates the use of color in the picture, which can encourage the artist to explore and experiment with different colors in their future artwork.
However, it's important to note that fostering creativity is a subjective process, and different approaches may work for different individuals. Some may find encouragement and inspiration through positive feedback, while others may thrive in an environment that challenges their thinking or encourages them to think outside the box.