Marie Received a Puzzle That Has Three Pegs as a Present

question 153

Multiple Choice

Marie received a puzzle that has three pegs as a present for her birthday. To solve the puzzle, a person is required to move nine disks from the center peg to one of the outside pegs. However, only one disk can be moved at a time, and a larger disk can never be placed on top of a smaller disk. Marie's puzzle is an example of a(n)

• A)problem of transformation.
• B)problem of arrangement.
• C)problem of inducing structure.
• D)ill-defined problem.

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait marked by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and fear.

Personality Trait

Enduring characteristics or qualities that describe an individual's consistent manner of behavior, feeling, and thought.

Predisposition

An inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition.

Inconsistent

Exhibiting lack of regularity or steadiness; having elements that do not align or match.