According to the Research on the Use of Diagrams in Problem

question 70

Multiple Choice

According to the research on the use of diagrams in problem solving,

• A) diagrams are often helpful because they can convey information in a clear way.
• B) a hierarchical tree diagram is a list of steps that must be followed in solving a problem.
• C) the most effective way to use diagrams is to construct a matrix representing all possible combinations of options.
• D) people seldom solve problems by using diagrams, because verbal representations are much more appealing.

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Definitions:

Learning Theory

A set of theories that describe how behaviors are acquired, processed, and retained through interaction with the environment.

Single Trial

A learning or experimental situation where an organism is exposed to a stimulus or condition only once, used to assess immediate and initial responses.

Reward

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often pleasant or beneficial in nature.

Incentive Motivation

A theory suggesting that behavior is motivated by a desire for external rewards or incentives.