Question

A teacher asks students to think of as many uses for a brick as possible. By listing 50 uses, most of which the class finds new and unusual, Susan is displaying _________.A. Computational learning

B. Paired associate learning
C. Hypothetical thinking
D. Divergent thinking
E. Convergent thinking

Answer 1

D). Divergent thinking.

Step-by-step explanation:

Divergent thinking is demonstrated as the thinking process that is primarily inclined towards producing creative as well as authentic solutions by exploring or examining a wide variety of proposed solutions.

In the given example, Susan is displaying 'divergent thinking' as she tests a number of possible alternatives and explore them('50 possible uses of a brick') in order to reach a new, authentic, or creative idea/solution('find new and unusual use of a brick'). Therefore, option D is the correct answer.