Asking an individual to come up with a diverse and creative set of solutions to a very specific problem is encouraging that person to engage in thinking. a. functional b. circular c. convergent d. divergent

The correct answer is: d. divergent

Explanation:

Divergent or lateral thinking is characterized by the ability to generate multiple and ingenious solutions to the same problem. It is a spontaneous, fluid and non-linear mental approach, based on curiosity and also nonconformity. In fact, it is also a very common type of thinking in children, where joy, imagination and freshness offer more freedom to their reasoning.

Divergent thinking is topical. In a society accustomed to giving us similar competencies there comes a time when large companies begin to value other skills, other dimensions that bring ingenuity, vitality and authentic human capital to their projects. Thus, someone capable of offering innovation, creativity and new goals can become a great candidate for many of these organizational projects.