The best description of the purpose of think-aloud protocols is that they are used to determine

A. what information a person is attending to while solving a problem.
B. which people can be considered more creative in ability to solve problems.
C. how to develop computer programs that best mimic human problem solving.
D. how a person's expertise increases his or her likelihood of solving a problem, relative to a beginner.


Answer: A

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