Which of the following is the best example of hill climbing?

a. playing roulette at a casino without keeping track of your winnings or your losses
b. working out a solution to a puzzle game
c. constructing a model airplane
d. spending $100 impulsively while shopping


Answer: c

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A) pointing out similarities with others B) making verbal claims of competence C) smiling D) staging performances

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

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