As He Attempted to Spell the Word Receive,Tim Reminded Himself

question 194

Multiple Choice

As he attempted to spell the word receive,Tim reminded himself "i before e except after c." Tim's self-reminder best illustrates the use of

• A) trial and error.
• B) insight.
• C) an algorithm.
• D) a heuristic.

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Definitions:

Stressor

Any event, situation, or stimulus that causes stress, triggering a physiological or psychological response.

Sympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations (fight or flight response).

Parasympathetic Branch

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities that occur when the body is at rest.

Type A Characteristics

Personality traits including competitiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, often linked to stress and heart disease.