Alex Is Dealing with a New Problem That He Has

question 74

Multiple Choice

Alex is dealing with a new problem that he has never encountered. He begins to consider all of the various methods that he has used to solve problems in the past. What is Alex thinking about, according to Newell and Simon?

• A)the mental set
• B)the problem space
• C)heuristics
• D)algorithm

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Definitions:

Prochlorperazine

An antiemetic and antipsychotic medication used to control severe nausea and vomiting and to treat schizophrenia.

Nausea

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit, which can be a symptom of numerous conditions or a side effect of medication.

PO

An abbreviation for "per os," a Latin phrase meaning "by mouth," used in medical prescriptions to indicate that a medication should be taken orally.

Lanoxin

A brand name for digoxin, a medication used to treat heart conditions by increasing the strength and efficiency of heart contractions.