Development of convergent and divergent thinking among pupils of teenage

The article is devoted to the study of convergent and divergent thinking in teenage. Such qualities as creative initiative, self-education, ability to solve non-standard tasks are necessary for graduates, applying for jobs. There- fore, the development of convergent and divergent thinking is so important today. Convergent thinking is linear, logical thinking, aimed at the gradual implementation of the task and the adherence to preset algorithms. Di- vergent thinking is an alternative way of thinking aimed at finding many solutions to one of the original tasks or problems. For teenagers, thinking becomes a meaningful process through the development of reflection, at the same time individual differences among peers become stronger. So, some individuals have reached this age stage, characterized by a lack of cognitive interest, while others show a genuine interest in learning and creativity. At this age the development of creative thinking and desire to solve non-standard tasks are closely linked with the development of intelligence, including not just the study of information, but the manifestations of the intellectual initiative and the creation of something new. Boys and girls tend to theoretical and logical thinking, through which they learn to change and direct their thoughts. It means the development of creative abilities which are purposive in nature. Mental development of students of teenage comes from the accumulation of skills and knowledge and from the formation of new ideas. In the result convergent and divergent thinking are becoming important cogni- tive processes in early teenage. Early teenage is the period from 15 to 18 years old. This phase coincides with the preparation of boys and girls for entry into independent life, which means the choice of profession and way of life. Therefore, in this research, we examine this age.