According to the Introduction to the Chapter on Problem Solving

question 25

Multiple Choice

According to the introduction to the chapter on problem solving,

• A) the process of problem solving is more passive than most other areas of cognitive activity.
• B) most people typically emphasize bottom-up processing, rather than top-down processing.
• C) when faced with a problem, most people become somewhat rigid and simply proceed with their first instinct.
• D) people typically use strategies that are designed to produce a quick solution.

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Definitions:

Producer

An organism, typically a plant or algae, that creates its own food through photosynthesis, serving as a primary source of energy in an ecosystem.

Detritivore

An organism that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter, returning essential nutrients to the ecosystem.

Decomposer

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organisms and waste materials, recycling them into the ecosystem.

Realized Niche

The lifestyle that an organism actually pursues, including the resources that it actually uses. An organism’s realized niche is narrower than its fundamental niche because of interspecific competition. Compare with fundamental niche.