Week 4 Reading Reflection

1) What was the biggest surprise for you in the reading? In other words, what did you read that stood out the most as different from your expectations? 

I found this whole chapter very interesting; I was surprised that the author was able to go through the phases of creativity so thoroughly. This was interesting, as well as extremely useful. I feel that by studying these phases, I can approach thinking of ideas in these ways and have a better creative flow. With the phases, I can determine my weaknesses in creatively thinking, address them, and generate great ideas. The author even gave suggestions to practice each phase.

2) Identify at least one part of the reading that was confusing to you.

The part of the reading that I found a little confusing was the sectioned titled “Eliminating Muddling Mind-Sets”. As I was reading through it, I kept getting lost with what the author was explaining. I found myself having to go back to understand what habits he was talking about. After reading it a few times, I understood it.

3) If you were able to ask two questions to the author, what would you ask? Why?

How were you able to identify the innovative ideas? It was very difficult for me to think about where innovative ideas can be brought up from, so I am shocked at the authors ability to identify them so well. I like that he put his sources to help answer my question a little.

Would you consider the functional perspective to be selfish, or just human nature? When I first read it, I thought selfish. But as I went back to understand the meaning of the perspective better, it almost seemed like it was just the reality of things and not selfish at all. I’m interested in knowing the author’s perspective.

4) Was there anything you think the author was wrong about? Where do you disagree with what she or he said? How?

I didn’t think the author was wrong about anything. It’s very hard to disagree with a textbook since everything is backed up with facts and sources. The author doesn’t include opinions and is very thorough in his explanations.