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Question 3 • LHS-Psychology (1 cr.)

A problem solving method that involves trying all possible solutions until one works is using ___________.

Answer
A
an algorithm
B
trial-and-error
C
deductive reasoning
D
a heuristic

Explanation

Trying possible solutions one by one until one succeeds is called trial-and-error. An algorithm follows a defined sequence of steps, while deductive reasoning draws a conclusion from facts and a heuristic is a general shortcut or strategy.

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