Difference between Convergent thinking and Divergent thinking
| CONVERGENT THINKING | DIVERGENT THINKING |
| Convergent thinking is a type of thinking that involves finding the most effective answer to a problem.
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Divergent thinking is a type of thinking that involves generating creative ideas to explore many possible solutions |
| There is only one right solution | There can be multiple solutions |
| Uses deductive reasoning | Uses inductive reasoning |
| Accurate, speedy, and logical | Spontaneous, free-flowing, and non-linear |
| Takes less time | Takes more time |