A Mechanical Solution to a Problem Is One in Which

question 226

Multiple Choice

A mechanical solution to a problem is one in which

• A) the answer is arrived at by using the availability heuristic.
• B) the answer is arrived at by intuition.
• C) a learned set of rules is used in answering the problem.
• D) general and functional techniques are used in answering the problem.

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Definitions:

Hatch Act

A U.S. federal law that prohibits civil service employees in the executive branch from engaging in some forms of political activity.

Political Management

The strategic planning, organization, and direction of political campaigns, parties, or candidates, aiming to achieve electoral success and influence policy-making.

Spoils System

A practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its supporters, friends, and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.

Civil Service

Employment in public sector organizations, typically within government, where appointments and promotions are determined by merit and qualifications rather than political affiliation.