Philippe Exhibited Extended Problem Solving When He Spent a Large

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Multiple Choice

Philippe exhibited extended problem solving when he spent a large amount of time researching and comparing various criteria for a certain product or service. Which scenario in the choices below best describes the extended problem solving that Philippe used?

• A) He renewed the contract for his monthly pest control service.
• B) He opted to purchase a new flavor of ice cream instead of the flavor he normally buys.
• C) His Sports Illustrated magazine subscription ran out and he paid for another year of it.
• D) Instead of his usual morning decaf coffee, he elects to try the flavor of the month at Dunkin' Donuts.
• E) He pored over college catalogs and visited various campuses before choosing the one his son would attend.

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