According to Guilford, Convergent Thinking

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to Guilford, convergent thinking:

• A)seeks only one solution to a problem.
• B)seeks multiple solutions to a problem.
• C)is innate and heritable.
• D)is influenced by experience.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening of a conditioned response by not reinforcing the conditioning stimulus.

Conditioned Forgetting

A phenomenon where memory is lost or altered due to the introduction of specific conditions or stimuli, often involving the suppression of unwanted memories.

Suppression

The conscious effort to stop thinking about certain thoughts or feelings.

Inhibition

A psychological or physiological process that reduces or suppresses the response to stimuli.