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What are the best books for promoting divergent thinking. Nextlevel solutions emerge from engaging the unpredictability and expansiveness of divergent thinking first, and then. The three divergent thinking tasks were scored in terms of fluency, flexibility and originality. What divergent s factions have in common with one of psychologys most prominent personality models.
Veronica roths divergent trilogy divergent, insurgent, allegiant has captured the hearts and thoughts of millions of readers. This was interesting and familiar ground for me, because this could just as easily have been a series of posts on a blog somewhere. The key is engaging both types of thinking in a creative process. The concept of divergent and convergent thinking is so integral to the creative process and. Divergent is the debut novel of american novelist veronica roth, published by harper collins childrens books in 2011. Divergent thinking dt is the ability to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions in an effort to find one that. The 39 best creativity audiobooks recommended by mark zuckerberg, ron. This book is an introduction to divergent and convergent thinking and includes guidelines to enhance innovative thinking, as well as handson exercises to strengthen creativity. Divergent and convergent thinking skills are both important aspects of intelligence, problem solving and critical thinking. Despite its many flaws, divergent thinking remains the most frequently used indicator of creativity in both creativity.
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