DIVERGENT

THINKING
WHAT IS DIVERGENT THINKING ?

• >Divergent thinking is the process of coming up with

new ideas and possibilities—without judgment or
criticism
• >It is a non linear type of thinking, meaning it is
characterized by expansion in multiple directions,
rather than in one direction, and based on the concept
that there are multiple starting points from which one
can apply logic to a problem.
• >Ideas are generated in a random, unorganized fashion,
and later organized using convergent thinking
• >The goal of this type of thinking is to generate as many
ideas as possible in a short period of time
• >For example, trying to make as many structures as possible
using 5 Lego blocks.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIVERGENT AND
CONVERGENT THINKING
DIVERGENT THINKING CONVERGENT THINKING
• Divergent thinking is the process of • The process of figuring out a concrete
thinking that explores multiple solution to any problem is called
possible solutions in order to Convergent Thinking.
generate creative ideas.
➔ DIVERGENT THINKING: ➔ CONVERGENT THINKING:
• Its characteristics include spontaneous, • Its characteristics include speed,
free flowing, non linear. accuracy and logic.

• Divergent thinking generates its name • In mathematics, convergent refers

from the idea that there are a limitless to approaching a definite limit in a
number of solutions for any given series.
problem, however unrelated they might
be, which are then spread on the table to
pick out the best one.

• Although Divergent thinking keeps the • Convergent thinking helps to find

options open, a completely accurate out the best possible answer to any
answer isn’t identified problem, which are accurate most
of the time, and no room for
ambiguity is left.
WAYS OF STIMULATING DIVERGENT THINKING

• Brainstorming
• Keeping a journal
• Free writing
• Mind or Subject mapping
BY:AAYUSHI B
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