Which of the Following Represents an Insightful Problem Solution

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an insightful problem solution?

• A) A child uses his or her shoelace to tie two sticks together to knock an apple from a tree.
• B) A poker player discards his lowest card and draws an ace.
• C) A geometry student applies a formula to figure the area of a triangle.
• D) A physician decides to perform surgery even though the odds are against its success.

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Definitions:

Memory

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information, enabling learning and retention of experiences and knowledge.

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, playing a key role in processing and transmitting information.

Memory

The cognitive function that allows an individual to store, retain, and recall information from past experiences.