When You Break a Problem into Smaller Pieces and Deal

question 50

Multiple Choice

When you break a problem into smaller pieces and deal with each piece of the problem one at a time, you are using the _____ technique of problem solving.

• A) vertical thinking
• B) fractionation
• C) reverse brainstorming
• D) six hats

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