Asking Participants to Write About a Problem or the Methods

question 85

Multiple Choice

Asking participants to write about a problem or the methods they will use to solve a problem typically has what effect on problem solving?

• A)Decreases the likelihood of solving a problem.
• B)Slows down problem solving.
• C)Improves problem solving ability.
• D)Makes the problem-solver anxious.

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