Compare convergent thinking with divergent thinking. What are some of the causes of decline in creative thinking in children in the United States?

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Explanation:

Convergent thinking is a term that describes individuals' proficiency to give the only right answer without creativity to standard questions such as multiple-choice examinations.

On the other hand, Divergent thinking is a term that describes the creative proficiency of an individual to utilize multiple options to explain a situation from different angles or perceptions.

Some causes of the decline in creative thinking in children in the United States are the following:

1. Children spending more times with time consumable gadgets like television, internet-enabled phones or computers, video games, etc., rather than people

2. Contemporary parenting styles that focus around over-scheduling or overprotection of children

3. Majority of educational stakeholders do not value creativity in children or students any longer for example, more standardized testing is preferred, and the race to cover the curriculum.