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:

Vygotsky

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