What term describes the sudden unrestrained offering of ideas by all members of a group to seek solutions to problems?

• A. Brainstorming
• B. Survey
• C. Plan
• D. Goal

Answer: (A)

Brainstorming is the process of generating a wide range of ideas from all group members in a freeform, uncritical session to solve problems. The goal is to get many ideas quickly by suspending judgment during the idea-sharing phase, so participants feel encouraged to propose even unusual or bold concepts. Building on each other's ideas often leads to practical solutions that a more restrained discussion might miss. A survey collects information from respondents rather than generating ideas in a group setting. A plan lays out steps to achieve an objective, and a goal is the desired outcome itself. So the situation described—sudden unrestrained offering of ideas by everyone to seek solutions—is brainstorming.