AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Divergent thinking is cognition that leads in various directions. Some of these are conventional, and some original. Because some of the resulting ideas are original, divergent thinking represents the potential for creative thinking and problem solving.

Detailed explanation-2: -A defining feature of creativity is flexibility of thought, the ability to create and use new mental categories and concepts to reorganize our experiences (1, 2). Flexibility in creativity has been related to originality of ideas and the ability to break apart from mental fixations (3).

Detailed explanation-3: -Types of creative thinking Aesthetic thinking, divergent thinking, lateral thinking, convergent thinking, and inspirational thinking are five types of innovative thinking to get the ball rolling. Divergent and convergent thinking are the most common ways to foster more creative thought.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flexible thinkers are able to “play devil’s advocate, ” flip to alternate sides of an argument, and ultimately build better reasoning because they can see where an opponent is coming from. Flexible thinkers are willing to add an “odd” angle on knowledge, such as asking what the dish would say to the spoon.