Descriptions A. A mental category that groups things
B. The method we use to derive explanations for the events we observe
C. Theory that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
D. Occurs when a person starts with a stimulus, rather than looking for one answer, generates many ideas or possible solutions
E. Can be defined as thinking about thinking
F. Derives the logically necessary conclusion from the given premises
G. The two main components of metacognition
H. Mental representations that can be visual, auditory, or involve any of the senses
1. Generalizing from cases we have seen to infer information about cases we have not
J. Occurs when a person gathers facts, evidence, or experiences from a variety of sources in order to solve a problem
Convergent Thinking