Which problem-solving approach is CORRECTLY matched with its definition?
A) means-ends analysis - dividing a problem into smaller, more manageable tasks
B) using subgoals - discovering a problems solution in a sudden moment of clarity
C) trial and error - solving a problem by making a series of attempts and eliminating unsuccessful ones
D) insight- progressively reducing the discrepancy between a problems current state and the goal state
Ans: C) trial and error - solving a problem by making a series of attempts and eliminating unsuccessful ones
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