Irving Maltzman

Thinking Outside the Box…

We are all ORIGINAL

thinkers, but we must discover our original

thoughts.

Three Steps to Increase

Our Originality:

1. Present an uncommon stimulus situation

2. Evoke different responses to same the situation

3. Evoke uncommon responses as textual responses

Word Associationscan create originality

• School:

– Teachers

– Class

– Homework

– Stress

• Weekend:

– Relax

– Friends

– Fun

– Sleep

According to Maltzman,

“Originality can be increased through

instructions or practice to

produce uncommon responses.”

Our Lesson in Originality:

1. Warm up the creative brain

2. View pictures which evoke a creative response

3. Seek and express an original thought

The Ocean

Sailing

The Task at Hand• Look at the Picture• Write down the first idea that pops

into your head• Now CREATIVELY expand the thought• Write a poem or a few sentences

capturing the essence of the picture with your own originality

• Be prepared to share

ONE more picture warm up before you

creative geniuses start…

My Example

A restless spirit, desperately seeking a purpose

Lost, full of sadness waiting to see the light

Afraid, and alone;Yet a glimmering hint of hope shines

withinRevealing a sense of peace.

Your turn to be ORIGINAL

All art from: Google Images

Maltzman informationfrom: www.tip.psychology.org/maltzman.html