According to the empirical research on convergent and divergent thinking,which statement is TRUE?

A) Groups are better than individuals at convergent and divergent thinking.
B) Individuals are better than groups at convergent and divergent thinking.
C) Groups are better than individuals at convergent thinking; individuals are better at divergent thinking.
D) Groups are better than individuals at divergent thinking; individuals are better at convergent thinking.

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Vanessa Sartor · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Empirical research suggests that groups tend to perform better on tasks that require convergent thinking, which involves finding a single, correct solution to a problem. On the other hand, individuals tend to outperform groups on tasks that require divergent thinking, which involves generating multiple, unique solutions to a problem.

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