Selena Is Looking for Her Cat by Methodically Searching Each

question 190

Multiple Choice

Selena is looking for her cat by methodically searching each room and then closing the door. She is using what type of problem-solving strategy?

• A) an algorithm
• B) a heuristic
• C) a means-end strategy
• D) a hunch

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Definitions:

Stereotypic Movement

Repetitive, seemingly driven, and nonfunctional motor behavior, such as hand waving or head banging, often seen in individuals with developmental disorders.

Autism Spectrum

A range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

Childhood Onset Fluency

Relates to the development of smooth, uninterrupted speech in early childhood, often concerning the study or treatment of speech disorders.

Speaking Evenly

A communication technique often used in therapeutic settings, where the speaker distributes their attention and speech evenly across a range of topics, avoiding any particular emotional emphasis.