Sally Is Enrolled in a High School Geometry Course,which She

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Multiple Choice

Sally is enrolled in a high school geometry course,which she describes as "drawing figures and figuring drawings." In a typical class,students draw geometric figures and use a formula to calculate an aspect of the figure such as its area.Each time Sally uses a formula she is making use of what psychologists call:

• A)heuristics.
• B)divergent thinking.
• C)algorithms.
• D)mental sets.

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Definitions:

Cascading

The process of connecting or layering several components or systems in a step-wise fashion where the output of one serves as the input for the next.

Reciprocating Functions

Functions or operations that involve back-and-forth or repetitive motion, often seen in mechanical systems.

Parallel Circuit

A circuit in which two or more of the connected components or contact symbols in a ladder program are connected to the same pair of terminals so that current may flow through all the branches; contrasted with a series connection, in which the parts are connected end to end so that current flow has only one path.

Series Circuit

A circuit in which the components or contact symbols are connected end to end, and all must be closed to permit current flow.