Research on the Means-Ends Heuristic in Problem Solving Has Shown

question 71

Multiple Choice

Research on the means-ends heuristic in problem solving has shown that

• A) people tend to move through the various states in problem solving at a fairly steady rate.
• B) most people realize that they often must move temporarily away from the goal in order to reach the correct problem solution.
• C) most people are reluctant to move temporarily away from the goal in order to reach the correct problem solution.
• D) the means-ends approach is roughly equivalent to the analogy approach.

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Definitions:

Sharp Pain

A sudden, intense, and often brief pain that is clearly felt and can be pinpointed to a specific location in the body.

External Pain

Pain that originates from outside the body, typically caused by external physical injury or stimulus.

Long-Lasting Aching Pain

A type of chronic pain characterized by a persistent and uncomfortable sensation of aching over extended periods.

Perceptual Preference

An individual's tendency to favor certain types of sensory information over others.