Can you become more creative?

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Are you looking to identify a solution to a problem, come up with a great idea at work, and/or find more efficient ways to tackle day-to-day tasks? If so, a little creative inspiration can help. The Creative Group, a specialized staffing firm based in Menlo Park, Calif., developed the following creativity quiz based on its independent surveys of advertising and marketing executives, Their insights may help you generate innovative ideas in all of your undertakings.

1. What time of day do people tend to be most creative? A. At night B. In the afternoon C. In the morning 2. What is the single most-common cause of a creative block? A. Lack of inspiration B. Tight deadlines C. Lack of concentration 3. What is the best way to prevent a creative block? A. Take a break from what you're doing B. Focus harder on task at hand C. Talk to a variety of people to gain their perspectives ANSWERS 1. C. Rise and shine. Two-thirds of those surveyed said morning...