Which One of the Following Examples Most Clearly Illustrates the Role

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples most clearly illustrates the role of retrieval in problem solving?

• A) Arnie is trying to solve a physics problem on a classroom test. He is so anxious that he can't recall the problem-solving strategies he needs.
• B) Bradley is looking for something to haul water but doesn't have a bucket. He fails to realize that his plastic wastebasket could easily carry water.
• C) Charlie is doing a series of addition problems. He overlooks the subtraction sign on the last problem and so adds when he should subtract.
• D) Doug is angry that another boy stole his bicycle. Rather than report the theft to the police, he steals a bicycle from someone else.

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Definitions:

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that consists of the bones along the axis of the body, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Facial Skeleton

The framework of bones that supports the face, including the jaw, cheekbones, and nasal bones.

Thoracic Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that comprises the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, and sternum, providing protection and support to the thorax.

Appendicular Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton comprises the bones of the limbs and girdles that are attached to the axial skeleton, facilitating movement and supporting the weight of the body.