AP Psychology Module 34

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Convergent Thinking

Narrows the available problem solutions to determine the single best solution.

Concept

A mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas, or people.

Prototype

A mental image or best example of a category. Matching new items to a prototype provides a quick and easy method for sorting items into categories.

Cognition

All the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.

Divergent Thinking

Expands the number of possible problem solution.

Creativity

The ability to produce novel and valuable ideas.


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