Which Type of Thinking Involves Gathering and Analyzing Information in Order

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which type of thinking involves gathering and analyzing information in order to solve problems or create new opportunities?

• A)critical thinking
• B)sensory thinking
• C)discrete thinking
• D)lateral thinking

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A situation in insurance and markets where higher-risk individuals are more likely to select and use insurance or services, potentially leading to market inefficiencies.

Externalities

Economic side effects or consequences that affect uninvolved third parties; can be positive or negative.

Diminishing Utility

A principle in economics that as consumption of a good or service increases, the marginal utility derived from each additional unit decreases.

Fed

Short for the Federal Reserve, which is the central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy.