Which of the following comes under divergent thinking ?

(A) Fluency

(B) Flexibility

(C) Elaboration

(D) Preparation

(E) Verification

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A(B), (C), (D) only
2. B(A), (C), (E) only
3. C(A), (B), (C) only
4. D(B), (C), (E) only

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Correct answer: C. (A), (B), (C) only

Explanation

Divergent thinking is assessed by fluency, flexibility and elaboration (and originality); preparation and verification are Wallas' stages.