divergent thinking

English

Etymology

Coined by Joy Paul Guilford in 1956.

Noun

divergent thinking (uncountable)

  1. A cognitive process that involves generating [[multiple], unique solutions to open-ended problems or questions.
    Coordinate term: convergent thinking

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