What Is the Correct Order of the Steps of the Basic

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of the steps of the basic problem solving procedure?

• A) Define the problem, establish a checklist of criteria, research and analyze the problem list possible alternatives, evaluate each alternative, select the best alternative.
• B) Define the problem, list possible alternatives, research and analyze the problem, establish a checklist of criteria, evaluate each alternative, select the best alternative.
• C) Define the problem, research and analyze the problem, establish a checklist of criteria, list possible alternatives, evaluate each alternative, select the best alternative. (p. 232)
• D) Define the problem, list possible alternatives, establish a checklist of criteria, research and analyze the problem, evaluate each alternative, select the best alternative.

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Definitions:

Norms of Primary Groups

The norms of primary groups refer to the expected behaviors and rules established within small, close-knit groups such as families or close friends, which significantly influence individual behavior.

Social Networks

Structures made up of individuals or organizations connected by one or more types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, common interest, or economic exchange.

Group Cohesion

The bonding together of members of a group, which creates a sense of unity and promotes mutual support among its members.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where a group makes faulty decisions because of group pressures, leading to a deterioration in mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment.