Chapter 10- Post 2

　In general, there are many blocks or barriers that limit our creativity. In addition to perceptual barriers and emotional barriers, there are barriers presented by our cultural system that are based on the expectation of conformity with the rules and standard norms of thinking, behavior, and interaction. Some of these cultural barriers include a requirement for conformity, an expectation of practicality and efficiency, particular arenas for competition or cooperation, an expectation of politeness and of following rules for social order, and a dependence on generalizations (Harris & Sherblom, 2011, p. 168). These barriers can restricting as they develop working habits that only follow standard norms which limit any room for creativity. If a group is always trying to play it safe, they will never reach their full potential. I have experienced several of these barriers in past group experiences, particularly “an expectation of practicality and efficiency” when some group members are not willing to push the boundaries of creativity due and instead want to play everything safe.