Ivan Is a Consultant Who Has Been Asked to Solve

question 18

Multiple Choice

Ivan is a consultant who has been asked to solve a technical problem for an electronics firm.When he arrives at the firm,he finds that the problem is exactly like a problem he has solved before.The first time he solved the problem it took him 37 hours.This time it takes him 26 hours.The MOST likely reason for his faster solution this time is __________.

• A)means-end analysis
• B)hill-climbing
• C)mental set
• D)creating subgoals

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Definitions:

Cystoscopy

A medical procedure involving the use of a cystoscope to examine the interior of the bladder and urethra.

Bladder

A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted.

Urethra

The tube that conveys urine from the bladder during urination.

Prostatic Hypertrophy

An enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men, that can cause urinary problems.