Convergent Thinking Contrasts with Divergent Thinking Because It Involves

question 112

Multiple Choice

Convergent thinking contrasts with divergent thinking because it involves

• A) a form of intelligence that emphasizes the ability to see relationships among stimuli.
• B) the type of cognition emphasized on intelligence tests.
• C) mental abilities apparent in the real world but not in testing situations.
• D) abstract reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

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Definitions:

Pressure

The force exerted per unit area by gases, liquids, or solids on the walls of their container or on objects in contact with them.

Confining Pressure

The pressure applied equally in all directions at any given point within the earth’s crust, often affecting rock properties.

Compression

is the application of force that presses matter together, reducing its volume or causing deformation.

Tension

A force that pulls materials apart, causing stress or strain in geological contexts, such as the stretching of the Earth's crust.