Tom and Pat are subjects in an experiment on problem-solving. They are each placed in separate rooms and asked to generate solutions to the problem of global warming. Tom is given an hour to generate solutions, while Pat is only given 20 minutes. Which of the following is most likely to occur?
A. Tom will have generated a more diverse array of possible solutions.
B. Pat will have generated a more diverse array of possible solutions.
C. Tom will have generated more heuristics relevant to solving the problem.
D. Pat will have generated more heuristics relevant to solving the problem.
Answer: A
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