ABSTRACT
Flexible thinking extends fluent thinking. Flexibility results in many different kinds of ideas. If asked in what ways an empty paper towel tube could be used, a flexible response might be to use it as a measure for spaghetti or as a tunnel for ants. The flexible thinker will be able to produce a variety of ideas. From the ability to see things from many different angles comes the ability to produce a larger quantity of ideas and more unique ideas. The purpose of flexible thinking is to generate and promote responses that deviate from the normal thought patterns. Flexibility allows for invention and the discovery of new or untested ideas. Flexible thinkers see things in different ways and can find uses for almost anything.
