Shelley is attempting to solve a problem and at this point in time, she is trying to generate as many solutions as possible and to incorporate new and unusual ideas into her potential solutions. Which of the following best describes Shelley's thinking processes at this time?
A)She is engaged in convergent thinking.
B)She is engaged in propositional thinking.
C)She is engaged in divergent thinking.
D)She is engaged in confirmatory thinking.

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Shelley is engaged in divergent thinking, which is characterized by generating many different ideas or solutions to a problem, often in a spontaneous, free-flowing manner. This is in contrast to convergent thinking, which focuses on narrowing down multiple solutions to find the single best answer.

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