Professor Bach hands each of his students an eraser. He then asks them to list as many possible uses for the eraser as they can think of. Which aspect of thought was Professor Bach exploring?
A)Divergent thinking
B)Convergent thinking
C)Dichotomous thinking
D)Creative thinking

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Professor Bach was exploring divergent thinking, which involves generating multiple ideas and options that diverge from a single starting point. By asking his students to come up with as many uses for the eraser as they can think of, he was encouraging them to think creatively and come up with as many different possibilities as possible.

Professor Bach Hands Each of His Students an Eraser