Kris does poorly on factual tests in history and on the solution to math problems, but she excels on open-ended essays and thought questions.Kris is better at _____ than she is at _____.
A)syllogisms; concept formation
B)verification; incubation
C)divergent thought; convergent thought
D)denotative thinking; connotative thinking

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Kris seems to struggle with convergent thinking, which involves finding a single correct answer or solution to a problem, but excels in divergent thinking, which involves generating multiple creative solutions or ideas. This is reflected in her performance on factual tests in history and math problems, which require convergent thinking, and her strength in open-ended essays and thought questions, which require more divergent thinking. Choices A, B, and D do not adequately capture this difference in thinking styles.

Kris Does Poorly on Factual Tests in History and on the Solution