Salvador Hates to Work Through the Problems on His Calculus

question 267

Multiple Choice

Salvador hates to work through the problems on his calculus assignments step-by-step,and he often tries shortcuts that might save him some time.It appears that Salvador prefers to use

• A) algorithms rather than heuristics in solving calculus problems.
• B) functional fixedness in solving calculus problems.
• C) heuristics rather than algorithms in solving calculus problems.
• D) analogies in solving calculus problems.

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Definitions:

Unpleasant Situation

A scenario or condition that is not enjoyable or is likely to cause discomfort, distress, or dissatisfaction.

Escape

A behavioral response aimed at getting away from a threatening or uncomfortable situation or stimulus.

Escape Response

A behavioral reaction aimed at moving away from an unpleasant or harmful stimulus, often considered a basic survival instinct.

Vicarious Reinforcement

A form of learning that occurs by observing the rewards and punishments of another's behavior, leading to changes in the observer's own behavior.