Talia needs to solve a complex engineering problem. She employs a predetermined strategy to find a single correct solution. This is an example of a(n) ______.

A. heuristic
B. algorithm
C. recipe
D. mental set


Answer: B

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Behavioral approaches to the treatment of substance use focus on ______

a. modifying abusive and dependent behavior patterns b. improving the patient's social support system so that it does not encourage drug use c. altering positive outcome expectancies and self-efficacy expectancies associated with drug use d. resolving underlying emotional conflicts which led to drug use in the first place

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Which country announced the establishment of the Digital Promise in 2011?

a) United States b) Canada c) Great Britain d) Japan

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