AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING AND LANGUAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which problem solving strategy is less likely to have errors?
A
Algorithms
B
Insight
C
Intrinsic motivation
D
Heuristic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Another type of strategy is an algorithm. An algorithm is a problem-solving formula that provides you with step-by-step instructions used to achieve a desired outcome (Kahneman, 2011). You can think of an algorithm as a recipe with highly detailed instructions that produce the same result every time they are performed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Algorithms can be designed for any type of problem, i.e. mathematical, logical, or any complex problems. Example: Depth-first-search, traveling salesman, sorting algorithms, etc. But, after some steps, the algorithm would result in a finite solution before ending.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trial and error One of the most common problem-solving strategies is trial and error. In other words, you try different solutions until you find one that works.

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