The Strategy of Working Backward Is Most Effective When ______

question 88

Multiple Choice

The strategy of working backward is most effective when ______.

• A)there are many possible paths to a solution
• B)the optimal path leads you temporarily away from your goal
• C)the backward path is unique
• D)there are clear sub-goals before the final goal

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to focus on information relevant to a belief and ignoring or downplaying information that is inconsistent with that belief.

Anchoring and Adjustment

A cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions, with adjustments made too conservatively.

Representativeness

A cognitive heuristic where an individual judges the probability or frequency of an event by how much the event resembles the typical case.

Availability

The state of being able to be used or obtained; accessibility.