The writer suggests that one can consider five modes of thinking; the non-creative or convergent modes which are defensive thinking and productive thinking and the creative or divergent modes which are adaptive thinking, elaborative thinking and developmental thinking. The author supports his argument with case studies of artistic, creative writing and gives details of a writing programme designed to identify these modes and consequently develop them.
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