Which of the following statements is true about convergent thinking?
A. It is used when an individual has to arrive at multiple solutions to a problem.
B. It creates ambiguity in the mind of an individual over the validity of an answer.
C. It requires individuals to be creative and inventive with their answers.
D. It is characteristic of the kind of thinking required on conventional intelligence tests.
Answer: D
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