To Locate a Missing Receipt That Dennis Knows He Put

question 46

Multiple Choice

To locate a missing receipt that Dennis knows he put in a file, Dennis systematically goes through each of the folders he uses, starting with A and working his way toward Z. This search procedure MOST closely resembles which problem-solving strategy?

• A) an algorithm
• B) a heuristic
• C) anchoring and adjustment
• D) mental set

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Definitions:

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress and anxiety.

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or acute discomfort, accompanied by physical and mental symptoms that may include palpitations, sweating, and feelings of doom.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting the chemical balance in the brain.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that an individual feels driven to perform.