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Mary Has to Write a Major Term Paper in Psychology

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Mary has to write a major term paper in psychology. So, she begins by writing as many ideas as she can think of regarding the topics that interest her most in psychology. She lets her imagination run wild, seeking unusual, remote, and wild ideas. She will modify and combine these ideas freely and will not criticize any of the ideas until she has elaborated or improved on the most promising ideas. Mary is using which of the following techniques in choosing a topic for her term paper?


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Decision-making Process

A systematic approach to making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.

Serious Atmosphere

An environment characterized by gravity, solemnity, or a lack of humor, often pertinent to critical or important situations.

Informal Meeting

A casual gathering or discussion without strict rules, agenda, or structure, often occurring spontaneously or in a relaxed setting.

Making Notes

the process of writing down important information from a lecture, reading, or discussion to aid memory and understanding.

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