Understanding Systemic Thinking Quiz
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What do the words 'convergent' and 'divergent' refer to in the context of thinking processes?

  • Convergent thinking is lateral, while divergent thinking is vertical.
  • Convergent thinking is imaginative, while divergent thinking is logical.
  • Convergent thinking is creative, while divergent thinking is analytical.
  • Convergent thinking focuses on finding a single solution, while divergent thinking explores multiple possibilities. (correct)
  • Which of the following statements is true about vertical and lateral thinking?

  • Vertical thinking and lateral thinking are synonymous terms for convergent and divergent thinking, respectively.
  • Vertical thinking is associated with creative thinking, while lateral thinking is associated with analytical thinking.
  • Vertical thinking involves deep and narrow probing, while lateral thinking involves a wide-ranging examination of options. (correct)
  • Vertical thinking is divergent, while lateral thinking is convergent.
  • Which statement is true about analytical and creative thinking?

  • Analytical thinking and creative thinking are two completely separate processes.
  • Creative thinking is a continuation of analytical thinking to generate more ideas.
  • Analytical thinking tends to suppress creative ideas too quickly. (correct)
  • People are generally better at analytical thinking than creative thinking.
  • Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a characteristic of creative thinking?

    <p>Generating a single, unique solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between analytical and creative thinking?

    <p>Creative thinking is a continuation of analytical thinking to generate more ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the text?

    <p>Analytical thinking is more common than creative thinking among people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about divergent thinking, according to the text?

    <p>Divergent thinking involves exploring multiple possibilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between convergent thinking and analytical thinking?

    <p>Convergent thinking is a type of analytical thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the text?

    <p>To describe the relationship between analytical and creative thinking processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a characteristic of analytical thinking?

    <p>Considering wild or foolish ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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