Although Eitan Worked on His Chemistry Homework for Several Hours,he

question 248

Multiple Choice

Although Eitan worked on his chemistry homework for several hours,he still did NOT understand it.While taking a break to watch television,he gained insight into the processes he had studied.What term describes his "break"?

• A) encoding period
• B) incubation period
• C) retrieval period
• D) critical period

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Definitions:

Welfare

A system of support provided by the government or private organizations to ensure the basic living standards of individuals or communities.

Algorithm

A step-by-step procedure or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations.

Heuristic

A mental shortcut or rule of thumb that helps simplify decision making and problem-solving.

Mental Set

A tendency to approach situations in a fixed way based on previous experiences, potentially hindering problem-solving.