Statement — “If people are intelligent, they should be creative.” Assumptions: I. Creativity and intelligence are related. II. Creative people are intelligent.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only Assumption I is valid

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:This is a logical structure question. The statement links intelligence → creativity (a directional relation). It assumes some positive connection between the two, but it does not assert the converse.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Statement: If intelligent, then should be creative.
  • Assumption I: There is a relationship between intelligence and creativity.
  • Assumption II: If creative, then intelligent (converse).

Concept / Approach:A conditional “If A then B” assumes a relevance link between A and B. It does not require “If B then A.” Therefore I is valid as a minimal link; II is not implied.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify direction: intelligence → creativity.2) Necessity: accept at least a relatedness between the variables → I.3) The converse is not entailed; II is unnecessary.

Verification / Alternative check:It is possible to have creative individuals who are not highly intelligent by some definitions; the original statement could still stand.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Only II/Both/Neither mischaracterize the logical direction and necessity.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming equivalence (A iff B) where only a one-way implication is stated.

Final Answer:Only Assumption I is valid.

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