Josh Really Wants to Lose About 30 Pounds

question 196

Multiple Choice

Josh really wants to lose about 30 pounds. So he figures out that all he needs to do is lose a pound a day for a month and he'll be there. Josh has just engaged in

• A)deductive reasoning
• B)using an algorithm
• C)using a mental set
• D)a framing analysis
• E)a means-ends analysis

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Definitions:

Mental Lock

A psychological barrier that prevents an individual from seeing or exploring solutions outside of their usual thought patterns.

Creativity

The ability to produce original ideas or solve problems in novel and effective ways.

Avoiding Ambiguity

The practice of making information clear and understandable to eliminate confusion and uncertainty.

High Absenteeism Rate

A situation where there is a consistently high number of instances where employees are absent from work, often indicating underlying issues.