Who proposed the distinction between convergent and divergent thinking in creativity research?
ANoam Chomsky in his work on universal grammar
BEdward de Bono in his work on lateral thinking
CLev Vygotsky in his work on language and thought
DJ.P. Guilford in his work on creativity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. J.P. Guilford in his work on creativity
1. The chapter introduces two contrasting modes of thinking studied in creativity research.
2. It credits the convergent versus divergent distinction to one pioneer.
3. That pioneer is named J.P. Guilford in the section on creativity.
4. Convergent thinking aims at one correct solution; divergent thinking produces many possibilities.
5. De Bono separately introduced the lateral thinking idea, not convergent vs divergent.
6. Hence the convergent/divergent distinction belongs to Guilford.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Psychology Ch 7 "Thinking", p. 117, Nature of Creative Thinking_
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