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Divergent thinking is when multiple creative ideas can be shared and considered while solving a problem. Convergent thinking, on the other hand, is known as the practice of selecting the optimal solution from a finite set of ideas.

Which of the following is an example of the latter?

A
Answering a multiple choice question like this one.
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Brainstorming ways to address the water shortage in the village.
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Thinking of an interesting beginning for your story.
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Coming up with ways to reuse the plastic bottles at home.
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Solution

The correct option is A Answering a multiple choice question like this one.
The first option requires you to apply your knowledge and choose from a set of given options. This is why it's convergent thinking. The other three options allow you to be flexible and come up with a variety of ideas and solutions to the problem at hand, and hence, require divergent thinking.


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