The answer is<em> creative intelligence.</em>
According to the theory developed by Robert Sternberg, called the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, human intelligence is made up of distinct components. For Sternberg, these components are three: analytical, creative and practical intelligence.
Creative intelligence is the ability to solve new problems and deal with new situation, using the existing knowledge and skills, it also includes divergent thinking, that is the ability to generate new ideas. Therefore, the description in the question matches with creative intelligence.
