Selective encoding is the
a. ability to compare new problems with old information or with problems already solved.
b. ability to choose information that is relevant to a problem while ignoring distractions.
c. ability to bring together seemingly unrelated bits of useful information.
d. tendency to get "hung up" on wrong solutions or to become blind to alternatives.
ANSWER: b
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