A type of thinking that explores multiple possible solutions to a problem, expanding possibilities outward.

• A. Convergent Thinking
• B. Divergent Thinking
• C. Algorithm
• D. Heuristic

Answer: (B)

Divergent thinking is the type of thinking that explores multiple possible solutions to a problem, expanding possibilities outward. It focuses on generating a wide range of ideas, postponing judgment, and thinking creatively rather than fixing on a single path. This approach is especially useful in brainstorming and the early stages of problem solving when you want to consider many directions. In contrast, convergent thinking aims to narrow options to find the one best solution using logic and known information. An algorithm is a fixed, step-by-step procedure that guarantees a result, not a broad exploration of possibilities. A heuristic is a quick rule of thumb that can lead to a good answer but doesn’t systematically expand options. So divergent thinking best fits the idea of expanding outward to explore many potential solutions.