A Person Starts from One Point and Comes Up with Many

question 127

Multiple Choice

A person starts from one point and comes up with many different ideas or possibilities based on that point. The person is engaging in __________

• A) functional thinking.
• B) circular thinking.
• C) convergent thinking.
• D) divergent thinking.

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Definitions:

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone in the group and is used to generate and prioritize ideas.

Brainstorming

A group creativity technique designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution of a problem.

Evaluation Apprehension

The anxiety or concern individuals may feel when they know they are being assessed or judged by others, which can impact performance.

Production Blocking

A hindrance in group ideation processes where an individual's contribution is limited or delayed due to the need to take turns.