Problem-Solving Strategies That Reduce the Number of Steps Necessary to Solve

question 141

Multiple Choice

Problem-solving strategies that reduce the number of steps necessary to solve a problem are called

• A)semantic differentials.
• B)rote solutions.
• C)heuristics.
• D)algorithmic strategies.

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Definitions:

Fast Pain

Fast pain is a rapid, sharp, and distinctly uncomfortable sensation often serving as an immediate reaction to injury or potential harm, promoting quick withdrawal from the source.

Amygdala

An almond-shaped set of neurons located deep in the brain's medial temporal lobe, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anxiety, and aggression.

James-Lange Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to events.

Cannon's Objections

Criticisms raised by Walter Cannon against the James-Lange theory of emotions, emphasizing that physiological responses are too slow to precede emotional experiences.