The Problem-Solving Ability Known as "Selective Comparison" Involves Comparing New

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Multiple Choice

The problem-solving ability known as "selective comparison" involves comparing new problems with

• A)old information or with problems already solved.
• B)novel possibilities for the uses of the objects within the problem.
• C)mental images of projected solutions.
• D)seemingly unrelated bits of information.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Tendency

Behaviors or thoughts that inhibit an individual’s ability to adjust healthily to particular situations.

Psychohistorical Analysis

An interdisciplinary method combining psychology and history to understand historical figures or events through psychological theories and principles.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings, outlining eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Historical Figures

Individuals from the past who have had a significant impact on history due to their actions, leadership, or intellectual contributions.