Divergent Thinking Vs. Convergent Thinking
In problem-solving, 'convergent thinking' is the type of thinking used to solve narrowly-defined problems with straightforward and agreed upon solutions. 'Divergent thinking', by contrast, is the type of thinking with no obvious solutions and pathways towards one may explore a variety of options.
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Origin
First introduced by the psychologist J.P. Guilford in the 1950s. The concepts of divergent and convergent thinking have since become widely recognized in psychology and education, and have been used to describe different approaches to problem-solving, decision-making, and creativity.