When One Tries to Solve a Problem, One Brings to the Situation

question 210

Multiple Choice

When one tries to solve a problem, one brings to the situation all sorts of assumptions, habits of mind, and pre-existing knowledge and expectations. All these elements together make up one's usual problem-solving strategy, which is called a(n) :

• A)confirmation bias.
• B)mental set.
• C)solution frame.
• D)algorithm.

---

Definitions:

Cold Front

A leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing (at ground level) a warmer mass of air, which can lead to dramatic changes in weather conditions.

Rain Shadow Effect

A climatic phenomenon where a mountain range causes precipitation on one side, creating a dry area on the leeward side due to the blocking of rain-producing weather systems.

Tornadoes

are violently rotating columns of air that are in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud, known for causing significant destruction.

Per Annum

A Latin term meaning "per year," used to describe a rate or amount measured over the course of a year.