convergent thinking is a term coined by paul guilford as opposite of divergent thinking. it means that you can give a correct answer to questions that do not require significant creativity, on the other hand there is divergent thinking and for answering a question you have to know the steps. as an example you have to know all the possible solution to reach one correct answer. so divergent thinking is a thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.psychologist have found that a high IQ does not guarantee creativity. Instead, personality traits that promote divergent thinking are more important. this way of thinking is found between the people with personalities which have traits such as nonconformity.
Activities which promote divergent thinking include creating lists of questions, setting aside time for thinking and meditation, brainstorming, subject mapping
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