Divergent thinking
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Divergent thinking is a "thought process used to generate multiple, diverse ideas in response to a problem or question. It's a key component of creativity, often described as "thinking outside the box". It contrasts with convergent thinking, which focuses on finding a single, correct solution."[1]
Journal articles and scholarship
- In Praise of Convergent thinking, Creativity Research Journal. Volume 18, 2006 - Issue 3
- Convergent Versus Divergent Thinking. Encyclopedia of Creativity, Invention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, pp 245â250
- Creativity and convergent thinking: reflections, connections and practical considerations. December 2016RUDN Journal of Psychology and Pedagogics. DOI:10.22363/2313-1683-2016-4-7-15
- Re-examining prominent measures of divergent and convergent creativity. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences. Volume 27, June 2019, Pages 90-93
- Divergent thinking is linked with convergent thinking; implications for models of creativity. Thinking & Reasoning. Published online: 29 Mar 2025. https://doi.org/10.1080/13546783.2025.2485059
- The contribution of divergent and convergent thinking to visual creativity. Thinking Skills and Creativity. Volume 49, September 2023, 101372
- Bilingualism and creativity: benefits in convergent thinking come with losses in divergent thinking. Frontiers in Psychology. 09 November 2011. Sec. Cognition. volume 2 - 2011 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00273
- Divergent Thinking, Science Direct
See also
External links
- Divergent thinking
- [What Is Divergent Thinking? Definition and Examples], Indeed
- Two Thinking Caps: Divergent and Convergent Thought, University of Texas, Austin
- Convergent vs. divergent thinking: Finding the right balance for creative problem solving, Asana
- Strategies of Divergent Thinking, University of Washington
- MBA Curriculum Insight: Four Principles for Becoming a More Divergent Thinker, Walden University
- 3 Modes Of Thinking: Lateral, Divergent & Convergent Thought
Videos:
- Convergent thinking - video playlist, Video playlist