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1

The text states that events in your life are often the result of:
A)the decisions your parents make.
B)your choices and decisions.
C)world events.
D)happenstance.
2

Preparing your mind for problem solving includes all of the following strategies except:
A)have a positive attitude.
B)be persistent.
C)have a cup of coffee-caffeine is a stimulant.
D)use critical thinking.
3

One common error in judgment is the use of stereotypes, which are:
A)beliefs and ideas that are taken for granted.
B)decisions made before all necessary information or facts are gathered.
C)based on one experience and generalized to a whole group.
D)judgments and overgeneralizations held by a person or a group about members of another group.
4

The first step in problem solving is to:
A)gather information.
B)develop a plan.
C)be flexible.
D)define the problem.
5

The next step in problem solving is to:
A)make certain you have all the necessary information to solve the problem.
B)understand and define the problem.
C)develop a hypothesis
D)approach the problem from a different direction and explore options.
6

Problem solving strategies include all of the following except:
A)use snap judgments.
B)define the problem.
C)make connections.
D)go from the general to the specific.
7

Being persistent is important in order to solve problems because:
A)it helps you see the problem in a new way.
B)coming to a solution requires a sustained effort.
C)it enables you to break the problem into smaller tasks.
D)it helps you define the problem.
8

You can use computers to help you with math problems in all of the following ways except to:
A)practice math problems.
B)learn math formulas.
C)brainstorm math solutions.
D)solve math problems.
9

Using creativity can help you solve problems because:
A)it helps you use a new approach to the problem.
B)it enables you to break the problem into smaller tasks.
C)coming to a solution requires a sustained effort.
D)it helps you define the problem.
10

Strategies for using creativity to solve problems include all of the following except:
A)challenge the rules.
B)work to change mind-sets.
C)change your routine.
D)develop and use the right side of your brain.





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