Which Statement Best Defines the Difference Between Problem Solving and Decision

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement best defines the difference between problem solving and decision making?

• A) Decision making skills require critical thinking; problem-solving skills do not.
• B) Problem-solving skills require critical thinking; decision-making skills do not.
• C) Decision making is a goal-directed effort; problem solving is focused on solving an immediate problem.
• D) Problem solving is a goal-directed effort; decision making is focused on solving an immediate problem.

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Definitions:

Connective

In formal logic, an operator that combines propositions to form a new proposition with a truth value derived from the original propositions.

Consistent

Marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity; free from contradiction.

Truth Tables

A table used in logic to determine whether a proposition is true or false for all possible logical variable combinations.

Conjunction

A logical operator that connects two statements or propositions, where the truth of both is required for the entire statement to be true.