TYPES OF THINKING
Convergent thinking
Process by which we realize that there are different facts or realities that fit together even though at first it seemed that they had nothing in common
The mathematical exercises that we solve in the statistics course to find the correct answer
Example
Magical thinking
Confers intentions to elements that do not have their own will or consciousness to act according to plans
When we cross our fingers as a symbol of luck in a certain situation
Example
Divergent thinking
Establishes a division between two or more aspects of an idea, and explores the possibilities of maintaining this partition
When we have an idea for a recipe in the kitchen, and we get a better one as a result
Example
Deductive thinking
Analytical thinking
Create pieces of information from a broad information unit and reach conclusions by seeing the way in which these fragments interact with each other
When we exercise our mind through the mathematical exercises of the statistics course
Example
Start from statements based on abstract and universal ideas to apply them to particular cases.
When I see the list of participants in the UNIVERSITY courses, I deduce that we will do the collaborative work together
Example
References: Torres, A. (2017). Los 9 tipos de pensamiento y sus características. https://psicologiaymente.com/inteligencia/tipos-pensamiento