The use of an algebraic equation to determine how many scoops of coffee are needed to make 20 cups illustrates problem-solving by
a. trial and error.
b. rote.
c. understanding.
d. heuristics.
ANSWER: b
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A. deep sleep; alert wakefulness B. drowsy wakefulness; deep sleep C. alert wakefulness; deep sleep D. alert wakefulness; drowsy wakefulness
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A. remain hidden B. habituate participants to the observer C. use a confederate D. tell those in the study that they are making an observation because that is the ethical thing to do.