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

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References: Torres, A. (2017). Los 9 tipos de pensamiento y sus características. https://psicologiaymente.com/inteligencia/tipos-pensamiento