Selective combination is the

a. ability to choose information that is relevant to a problem while ignoring distractions.
b. ability to bring together seemingly unrelated bits of useful information.
c. ability to evaluate new problems by associating them with old information or with problems already solved.
d. tendency to get “hung up” on wrong solutions or to become blind to alternatives.


b. ability to bring together seemingly unrelated bits of useful information.

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A. introduction, pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination B. pre-contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination, relapse C. introduction, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination or relapse D. pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination or relapse

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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