Convergent Thinking
Narrowing multiple possibilities to find the single best solution.
Also known as: Analytical selection
Category: Thinking
Tags: analysis, cognition, problem-solving, thinking
Explanation
Convergent Thinking is the cognitive process of narrowing down multiple possibilities to find the single best solution through logical evaluation and analysis. It's the 'focusing in' phase where you apply criteria, make judgments, and select from options generated during divergent thinking. Convergent thinking is analytical and systematic. Effective problem-solving requires balancing divergent exploration with convergent evaluation.
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