According to the Discussion of Visual Imagery During Problem Solving

question 37

Multiple Choice

According to the discussion of visual imagery during problem solving,

• A) visual images can be nontraditional, so they are sometimes more helpful than symbols and other methods of representing a problem.
• B) surprisingly, people who are high in visual-imagery abilities are no more likely than other people to use imagery effectively during problem solving.
• C) visual imagery is helpful only if problem solvers are initially instructed to visualize a familiar object.
• D) a disadvantage to visual imagery is that it can only be used if you have a clear idea about the solution to the problem.

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Definitions:

Incremental Theorists

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A state in which an individual feels detached from their emotions or feelings, often as a response to trauma or extreme stress.

Regret

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