Which one of the following examples best represents divergent thinking? A. Observing the behavior of chipmunks for several years, you come to the conclusion that chipmunks have some kind of intelligence. B. Assembling all your research data, you draw the most reasonable conclusion from a variety of sources. C. Having studied a problem for a long time, you take a nap. On waking, you discover you can solve the problem if you gather more information. D. Considering the shape of two bowls, you recognize that a bowl can be a lid as well as a container.

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Considering the shape of two bowls, you recognize that a bowl can be a lid as well as a container. 

The correct answer is option D) "Considering the shape of two bowls, you recognize that a bowl can be a lid as well as a container". In psychology, divergent thinking refers to a way to solve problems that consists of proposing multiple possible solutions in an effort to find the more plausible one. By considering the shape of two bowls and realizing that it can be lid as well as a container, multiple solutions are proposed and also it is an spontaneous way of thinking, which is a characteristic of divergent thinking as well.