AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Trial and error is a fundamental method of problem-solving characterized by repeated, varied attempts which are continued until success, or until the practicer stops trying.

Detailed explanation-2: -Real-World Examples of Trial and Error: Trying out a variety of professions before deciding on a career path. Spending time in various communities before deciding on a new home. Experiment with many interests before settling on a favorite. Listening to several sorts of music to determine what you like best.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, a well-known strategy is trial and error. The old adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” describes trial and error. In terms of your broken printer, you could try checking the ink levels, and if that doesn’t work, you could check to make sure the paper tray isn’t jammed.

Detailed explanation-4: -a type of learning in which the organism successively tries various responses in a situation, seemingly at random, until one is successful in achieving the goal. Across successive trials, the successful response is strengthened and appears earlier and earlier.