Gick and Holyoak Consider Which of the Following to Be

question 15

Multiple Choice

Gick and Holyoak consider which of the following to be the most difficult step to achieve in the process of analogical problem solving?

• A) Noticing that there is an analogous relationship between problems because most participants need prompting before they notice a connection
• B) Mapping corresponding parts between the problems because the elements are difficult to identify
• C) Applying the mapping to generate a parallel solution because of the difficulty in generalizing from one problem to another
• D) Solving the problem through reorganization because past experience can make it more difficult to reorganize a problem

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Definitions:

Linear Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing a straight-line relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded, indicating a constant change in demand in response to price changes.

Elasticity

A gauge of the reaction in the amount of a product desired when its price varies.

Relatively Elastic

Describes a situation where the quantity demanded of a good or service greatly changes in response to changes in its price.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to purchase at a given price level in a given period.