convergent thinking

This activity is meant to be a fun – to see your creativity.

• Take 5 minutes to jot down all the uses for a cardboard box. Include every possibility that you can think of, even if it seems unreasonable. The list you write is an example ofdivergent thinking.
• Next, look the list over and determine which of the possible uses are most usual or most likely to be worthwhile. The list you write is an example ofconvergent thinking.
• Then write the definitionsfor 5 key terms.{You will choose the5terms from the Thinking section beginning at p.347.}The definitions must be in your own words. If appropriate, include examples.