Bob is an expert problem solver. What is one technique that he is likely to use to make his problem solving more effective?
a) He is likely to use algorithms exclusively and avoid heuristics.
b) He is likely to use heuristics exclusively and avoid algorithms.
c) He is likely to break the problem down into subgoals that make solving the problem more manageable.
d) He is likely to look at the big picture of the problem rather than focusing on subgoals of the problem.
C
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a. Disinhibition c. Dissipation b. Disinclination d. Dissociation
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