Which of the Following Questions Would Be More Likely to Produce

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions would be more likely to produce divergent thinking?

• A) "What is a stapler?"
• B) "How do you spell stapler?"
• C) "How many uses can you think of for a stapler?"
• D) "What does a stapler look like?"

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Definitions:

Guided Participation

The process through which an expert, often an adult, helps to structure a child's learning experience through shared activities, gently guiding the child towards skills and understandings.

Cultural Knowledge

Understanding and awareness of the customs, beliefs, and arts of a particular society that guide its view of the world.

Language

A system of communication used by a particular community or country, consisting of written, spoken, or gestural symbols that are used to convey meaning.

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, learning, or environment, often highlighted in discussions of learning and rehabilitation.