Individual variation in modes of perceiving, remembering, and thinking, or distinctive ways of comprehending, storing, and utilizing information, is known as:
The phrase in the question is the standard definition of cognitive style—the characteristic way an individual perceives, processes, organizes, and uses information. This includes preferred ways of learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
C. Cognitive style therefore correctly names individual differences in how people comprehend, store, and use information.
The other options are related but distinct concepts:
A. Divergent thinking refers to generating many possible solutions or ideas from a single starting point (often associated with creativity and brainstorming).
D. Convergent thinking involves narrowing down options to find a single correct solution (often used in logic or standard problem-solving).
B. Creativity generally refers to the ability to produce novel and useful ideas or products, not specifically the stable way a person processes information.
Understanding cognitive styles is part of the Areas of Clinical Focus, since it helps counselors conceptualize clients’ learning, problem-solving, and information-processing patterns, and adapt interventions accordingly.
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