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Problem Solving and Decision Making

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Which of the following is NOT a common problem-solving strategy?

  1. Brainstorming

  2. Trial and error

  3. Means-end analysis

  4. Incubation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trial and error is not a common problem-solving strategy because it is typically inefficient and time-consuming.

What is the term for the mental shortcut that people use to make quick decisions?

  1. Heuristic

  2. Algorithm

  3. Mental model

  4. Framing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A heuristic is a mental shortcut that people use to make quick decisions. Heuristics can be helpful in making decisions quickly, but they can also lead to errors.

Which of the following is NOT a common decision-making bias?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Framing bias

  3. Availability bias

  4. Representative bias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Representative bias is not a common decision-making bias because it is not a systematic error in judgment. Representative bias is the tendency to judge the likelihood of an event based on its similarity to other events.

What is the term for the mental process of generating new ideas?

  1. Divergent thinking

  2. Convergent thinking

  3. Lateral thinking

  4. Creative thinking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Divergent thinking is the mental process of generating new ideas. Divergent thinking is often used in brainstorming sessions.

Which of the following is NOT a common problem-solving style?

  1. Impulsive

  2. Reflective

  3. Systematic

  4. Intuitive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Impulsive is not a common problem-solving style because it is characterized by making quick decisions without considering all of the available information.

What is the term for the mental process of evaluating the pros and cons of different options?

  1. Means-end analysis

  2. Decision matrix

  3. Cost-benefit analysis

  4. Expected value analysis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cost-benefit analysis is the mental process of evaluating the pros and cons of different options. Cost-benefit analysis is often used in decision-making.

Which of the following is NOT a common problem-solving strategy?

  1. Divide and conquer

  2. Means-end analysis

  3. Working backwards

  4. Analogy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Analogy is not a common problem-solving strategy because it is not a systematic approach to solving problems.

What is the term for the mental process of breaking down a problem into smaller, more manageable parts?

  1. Divide and conquer

  2. Means-end analysis

  3. Working backwards

  4. Analogy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Divide and conquer is the mental process of breaking down a problem into smaller, more manageable parts. Divide and conquer is often used in problem-solving.

Which of the following is NOT a common decision-making bias?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Framing bias

  3. Availability bias

  4. Hindsight bias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindsight bias is not a common decision-making bias because it is not a systematic error in judgment. Hindsight bias is the tendency to believe that an event was more predictable than it actually was.

What is the term for the mental process of working backwards from the desired goal to the initial state?

  1. Divide and conquer

  2. Means-end analysis

  3. Working backwards

  4. Analogy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Working backwards is the mental process of working backwards from the desired goal to the initial state. Working backwards is often used in problem-solving.

Which of the following is NOT a common problem-solving strategy?

  1. Brainstorming

  2. Trial and error

  3. Means-end analysis

  4. Incubation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trial and error is not a common problem-solving strategy because it is typically inefficient and time-consuming.

What is the term for the mental shortcut that people use to make quick decisions?

  1. Heuristic

  2. Algorithm

  3. Mental model

  4. Framing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A heuristic is a mental shortcut that people use to make quick decisions. Heuristics can be helpful in making decisions quickly, but they can also lead to errors.

Which of the following is NOT a common decision-making bias?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Framing bias

  3. Availability bias

  4. Representative bias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Representative bias is not a common decision-making bias because it is not a systematic error in judgment. Representative bias is the tendency to judge the likelihood of an event based on its similarity to other events.

What is the term for the mental process of generating new ideas?

  1. Divergent thinking

  2. Convergent thinking

  3. Lateral thinking

  4. Creative thinking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Divergent thinking is the mental process of generating new ideas. Divergent thinking is often used in brainstorming sessions.

Which of the following is NOT a common problem-solving style?

  1. Impulsive

  2. Reflective

  3. Systematic

  4. Intuitive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Impulsive is not a common problem-solving style because it is characterized by making quick decisions without considering all of the available information.

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