Convergent thinking in a school setting includes all of the following except:
A) bodies of knowledge that we want all children to possess.
B) brainstorming for possible solutions to a problem.
C) coming up with the one right answer.
D) complying, not challenging authority or questioning, and doing what is generally expected.

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Convergent thinking is focused on finding the single, correct answer or solution to a problem. Brainstorming for possible solutions, as described in option B, is a form of divergent thinking which involves generating multiple options or ideas. Options A, C, and D are all characteristics of convergent thinking in a school setting.

Convergent Thinking in a School Setting Includes All of the Following