The Main Barrier to the Solution of the Nine-Dot Problem

question 218

Multiple Choice

The main barrier to the solution of the nine-dot problem is that people tend to

• A) rely on algorithms rather than heuristics in working toward a solution.
• B) apply their prior knowledge in inappropriate or inefficient ways.
• C) structure the problem by imposing unnecessary boundaries.
• D) choose inappropriate heuristics when attempting to reduce the problem to a more manageable size.

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