convergent thinking

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convergent thinking

(Psychology) Psychol analytical, usually deductive, thinking in which ideas are examined for their logical validity or in which a set of rules is followed, e.g. in arithmetic

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convergent thinking - thinking that brings together information focussed on solving a problem (especially solving problems that have a single correct solution)

cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking, thought process, thought - the process of using your mind to consider something carefully; "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"

problem solving - the thought processes involved in solving a problem

divergent thinking, out-of-the-box thinking - thinking that moves away in diverging directions so as to involve a variety of aspects and which sometimes lead to novel ideas and solutions; associated with creativity

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