Question

1. which of the following is the best phase for the narrowing of available problem solutions with the goal of determining the best solution?

a. allowing for incubation
b. divergent thinking
c. developing expertise
d. convergent thinking
e. experiencing other cultures

1. what is the term for a methodical, logical rule that guarantees solving a particular problem?

a. heuristic
b. algorithm
c. insight
d. mental set
e. confirmation bias

1. when instances come readily to mind, we often presume such events are common. which of the following is the term for this phenomenon?

a. intuition insight
b. algorithm
c. belief perseverance
d. availability heuristic
e. representative heuristic

1. which of the following is an aroused motivational state created by a physiological need?

a. drive
b. instinct
c. incentive
d. reflex
e. motive

1. one night samar became frightened when she was startled by a noise while walking down the street alone. which theory of emotion would say that her fear resulted from the startle response alone?

a. james-lange
b. cannon-bard
c. two-factor
d. lazarus
e. schachter-singer

Explanation:

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Convergent thinking focuses on narrowing down solutions to find the best one, while divergent thinking expands options. Incubation is for idea development, expertise is about skill, and other cultures relate to broader learning. So convergent thinking is the phase for narrowing solutions.

An algorithm is a methodical, logical rule that guarantees solving a problem (e.g., a math formula). Heuristics are shortcuts, insight is a sudden understanding, mental set is a problem - solving bias, and confirmation bias is about seeking confirming info. So algorithm is the correct term.

The availability heuristic is when we judge the frequency of events based on how easily they come to mind. Intuition is a gut feeling, algorithm is a problem - solving rule, belief perseverance is holding onto beliefs, and representative heuristic is about similarity. So availability heuristic matches.

Answer:

d. convergent thinking

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