Problem Solving Answers

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In which step of the problem solving process should you write a concise statement about the problem?

A
analyzing the problem
B
selecting and planning the solution
C
implementing the solution
D
identifying and defining the problem
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Changing how a problem is represented can assist in overcoming problem solving issues.

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T
B
F
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Problem solving is an active effort to attain a goal that is __________.

A
physically but not cognitively attainable
B
impossible to solve
C
not readily attainable
D
easily attainable
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Individuals who have difficulty using a tool for anything other than its proper use may have difficulty solving a problem due to __________.

A
experiencing mental set
B
imposing unnecessary constraints
C
experiencing functional fixedness
D
focusing on irrelevant information
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Focusing on irrelevant information can negatively impact the ability to reason and problem solve effectively.

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T
B
F
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All of the following are categories used to classify problems except problems of __________.

A
arrangement
B
inducing structure
C
transformation
D
schematic completion
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Which of the following examples best illustrates functional fixedness?

A
Adam needs to keep the door open, so he uses his psychology book as a door stop.
B
Trey wants to nail a poster up in his room, so he uses his shoe as a hammer.
C
Julie lost her earring back, so she throws the earring away instead of using a pencil eraser.
D
Morgan uses a wrench as a paper weight while she writes her essay for psychology outdoors.
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Solving a problem often depends on how an individual represents a problem.

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T
B
F
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In the third step of the problem solving process in which one generates a range of solutions, one should __________.

A
avoid ruling out or selecting a solution
B
identify steps to implement the solution
C
monitor the progress of a solution
D
create a plan of action for the solution
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In the “analyzing the problem” step in the problem solving process, one should evaluate the causes, effects, and symptoms of the problem.

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T
B
F
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Working backwards is an example of using an algorithm to solve problems.

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T
B
F
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In which step of the problem solving process are all of the solutions evaluated and prioritized against a set of criteria, such as time and resources?

A
analyze the solution
B
identify and define the solution
C
select and plan the solution
D
implement the solution

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