Which of the Following Circumstances Is Most Likely to Encourage

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following circumstances is most likely to encourage the successful use of analogies in problem solving?

• A) Requiring people to use a mental set
• B) Having people study the source problem very carefully, rather than simply trying to solve it
• C) Having people try to solve several problems that are structurally similar, before they see the target problem
• D) Encouraging people to compare at least two problems that have different structural features

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Definitions:

Cognitive Error

Faulty thinking patterns that lead to misinterpretation of experiences or interactions.

Illusory Correlation

The cognitive mistake of perceiving a relationship between two variables even when none exists.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one’s preconceptions or hypotheses.

Therapy

A treatment intended to relieve or heal disorders, typically involving a systematic process of interaction with a therapist.