In Order to Teach Students to Be Better Problem Solvers

question 1

Multiple Choice

In order to teach students to be better problem solvers, we should do all of the following EXCEPT

• A) teach some of the general-purpose heuristics, such as means-end analysis or working backward.
• B) teach students that it is better to memorize related problems rather than understand them.
• C) provide students with experience in the relevant domains so that they will have a basis from which to draw analogies.
• D) encourage students to approach their training with attention to deep structure rather than to surface details.

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Definitions:

Psychomotor Retardation

A slowing-down of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual, often observed in major depressive disorder.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as periods of depressive symptoms that are not severe enough to qualify as major depressive episodes.

Major Depressive Episode

A period characterized by a severely depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, lasting for at least two weeks.

Hypomania

A milder form of mania, characterized by elevated mood, increased activity or energy levels that are not as severe as full-blown mania.