Which of the following students provides the most accurate basic information about problem solving?

a. Damon: "Problem solving is a very sophisticated cognitive activity, which most adults do not use in their daily activities."
b. Nicholas: "Problem solving emphasizes the acquisition and storage of information, but it seldom focuses on the transformation of knowledge:
c. Gracie: "People are more likely to be creative if the problem includes several obstacles."
d. Tiffany: "In problem solving, you need to reach a goal, but the solution is not an obvious one."


Ans: d

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