Which One of the Following Problems Is Most Likely to Be

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following problems is most likely to be solved with a heuristic rather than an algorithm?

• A) Calculating the volume of a cylinder
• B) Resolving an argument
• C) Solving a difficult algebra problem
• D) Using an old recipe to cook chili

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Definitions:

Conscious Behavior

Actions and responses that are controlled by awareness and deliberation, reflecting intentionality.

Personality

A combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual, distinct and consistent across different situations.

Unconscious

The aspect of an individual’s psyche that holds processes and information below the level of conscious cognition.

Subconscious Thoughts

Thoughts and emotions that might not be currently acknowledged but have the ability to affect actions and choices.