What is the difference between convergent thinking and divergent thinking?

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Divergent thinking is the process of creating many unique solutions in order to solve a problem. Convergent thinking relies heavily on logic and less on creativity, while divergent thinking emphasizes creativity. Divergent thinking works best in problems that are open-ended and allow for creativity.

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Convergent thinking is linear and systematic while divergent thinking is web-like, focusing on the connections between ideas. Convergent thinking narrows down multiple ideas into a single solution. Convergent thinking tends to be more focused (target) while divergent thinking is more flexible and iterative.

Secondly, what does divergent thinking mean? Divergent thinking is a thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions. It typically occurs in a spontaneous, free-flowing, non-linear manner, such that many ideas are generated in an emergent cognitive fashion.

Just so, what is an example of convergent thinking?

Examples: Variety of tests, such as multiple choice tests, standardized tests, quizzes, spelling tests and similar other tests require convergent thinking, because only one answer can be 100% correct. A convergent thinker would only regard a person be either sick or healthy.

Why is creative thinking a divergent type of thinking?

In summary, creativity is the ability to come up with new, original, unique solutions to problems or ideas. Creativity makes use of divergent thinking, which is solving problems with many possible solutions, as opposed to convergent thinking, which is solving problems with a single, correct answer.