Which Is the Best Example of Someone Using a Heuristic

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which is the best example of someone using a heuristic in problem solving?

• A)John wants to buy a computer.He compares prices at different computer stores and buys whatever is least expensive.
• B)Susan wants to know how long it will take her to drive from Phoenix to Los Angeles.She knows that the distance is 400 miles, and she figures she will average 50 miles an hour with stops, so she predicts the trip will take 8 hours.
• C)Vinnie has a round hot tub that is 6 feet in diameter; he wants to build a top to cover it.He remembers the formula for calculating the area of a circle and works out how many square feet of lumber he needs.
• D)Marion can't think of a plot for the short story she needs to write.She breaks her task into smaller pieces: First she will decide who or what her main character will be, then she will think of a conflict for the character to experience, and finally she will identify a reasonable resolution of the conflict.

Analyze the role of classical conditioning in emotional and behavioral responses.

Distinguish between classical conditioning and other learning paradigms, such as operant conditioning.

Understand the implications of classical conditioning in the field of psychology and its influence on behaviorism.

Examine the process and outcomes of higher-order conditioning.

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True Value

The genuine or actual worth of an item, service, or financial instrument as determined by underlying characteristics and market conditions.

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The state or condition of being in accordance with the law; adherence to and conformity with legal statutes, rules, and standards.

Consideration

The benefit, interest, right, or value given to one party in exchange for some act or promise in a contract.