Which Statement Is TRUE with Regard to Problem Solving

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE with regard to problem solving?

• A) Guessing and trial and error are not types of heuristics.
• B) Algorithms are always the best way to solve problems.
• C) Ill-structured problems do not have clear algorithms.
• D) Culture does not influence the approach we take to solve problems.

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Definitions:

Disjunctures

Points of disruption or disconnection in societal, cultural, or technological systems, where expected flows or relationships are broken.

George Ritzer

George Ritzer is an American sociologist known for his work on consumerism, globalization, and the theory of McDonaldization, which describes the increasing rationalization of society.

"Nonplaces"

Spaces that do not hold enough significance to be regarded as "places," such as airports, highways, and shopping malls, as defined by anthropologist Marc Augé.

"Nonpeople"

A term that describes individuals or groups who are marginalized, dehumanized, or rendered invisible by dominant social, economic, or political systems.