In Solving a Problem Using Divergent Thinking, a Person

question 171

Multiple Choice

In solving a problem using divergent thinking, a person

• A)tries to generate many possible answers or solutions.
• B)tries to narrow down a list of alternatives to a single correct answer or solution.
• C)systematically eliminates incorrect answers or solutions.
• D)tries to narrow down a list of alternatives to a single correct answer or solution and to systematically eliminate incorrect answers or solutions.

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Definitions:

Perception

Perception is the process by which individuals organize and interpret sensory information to give meaning to their environment.

Creative People

Individuals who think outside the box and innovate by generating novel and original ideas or solutions.

Motivated

Refers to the internal or external factors that stimulate the desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal.

Characteristics

Features or qualities that define an individual, object, or concept.