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17 Multiple choice questions

Term 1 of 17
Cognitive diversity refers to the similarities in viewpoints and methods in problem solving.

True

False

Term 2 of 17
Focusing on irrelevant information can negatively impact the ability to reason and problem
solve effectively.

True

False

Term 3 of 17
When someone says the word "jewelry," the concept includes bracelets, necklaces, earrings,
and pins.

True

False

Term 4 of 17
Changing how a problem is represented can assist in overcoming problem solving issues.

d. productive

d. schematic completion

Term 5 of 17
Working backwards is an example of using an algorithm to solve problems.

True

False
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Term 6 of 17
In which step of the problem solving process should you write a concise statement about the
problem?

d. productive

c. not readily attainable

c. select and plan the solution

d. identifying and defining the problem

Term 7 of 17
In the "analyzing the problem" step in the problem solving process, one should evaluate the
causes, effects, and symptoms of the problem.

True

False

Term 8 of 17
Research indicates that Asian cultures pay more attention in general to information relating to
context than North American cultures do.

True

False

Term 9 of 17
All of the following are categories used to classify problems except problems of __________.

d. productive

c. select and plan the solution

d. identifying and defining the problem

d. schematic completion

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Term 10 of 17
Individuals who have difficulty using a tool for anything other than its proper use may have
difficulty solving a problem due to __________.

d. schematic completion

c. experiencing functional fixedness

c. select and plan the solution

c. not readily attainable

Term 11 of 17
Problem solving is an active effort to attain a goal that is __________.

c. not readily attainable

d. identifying and defining the problem

d. productive

c. experiencing functional fixedness

Term 12 of 17
Which type of thinking uses creativity and yields solutions that are original and creative?

d. schematic completion

d. productive

d. identifying and defining the problem

c. select and plan the solution

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Term 13 of 17
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?

d. schematic completion

d. identifying and defining the problem

c. select and plan the solution

d. productive

Term 14 of 17
One barrier to problem solving is the tendency to impose constraints that don't exist.

True

False

Term 15 of 17
What should one do after the solution has been implemented?

a. Monitor the solution's progress and make corrective adjustments if needed.

c. Julie lost her earring back, so she throws the earring away instead of using a pencil
eraser.

a. avoid ruling our or selecting a solution

c. not readily attainable

Term 16 of 17
In the third step of the problem solving process, in which one generates a range of solutions,
one should __________.

d. schematic completion

d. productive

d. identifying and defining the problem

a. avoid ruling our or selecting a solution

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Term 17 of 17
Which of the following examples best illustrates functional fixedness?

d. schematic completion

c. Julie lost her earring back, so she throws the earring away instead of using a pencil
eraser.

a. Monitor the solution's progress and make corrective adjustments if needed.

d. identifying and defining the problem

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