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| A prescribed sequence of steps that, if selected and followed correctly, guarantees a correct solution |
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| Limits the search for solutions to situations that are most similar to the one at hand |
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| The inability to use objects or tools in a new way |
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| A general problem-solving strategy that relies on common sense or rule of thumb |
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| Examination of research data and results to determine what conclusions reasonably can be drawn to support or refute a stated hypothesis |
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| Problems in which the desired goal is unclear, the information needed to solve the problem is missing, and/or several possible solutions to the problem exist |
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| A heuristic in which the main problem-solving goal is dividing into subgoals |
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| The means we use to reach a goal in spite of an obstacle or obstacles |
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| Tendency to respond to events or situations in the way that is most familiar to us |
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| A problem in which a goal is clearly stated, all information needed to solve the problem is available, and only one correct answer exists |
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| Working Backward Strategy |
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| A heuristic in which you start with the final goal and think backward to identify the steps that would be needed to reach that goal |
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