Understanding Means-End Analysis

Easy Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology Thinking And Problem Solving

In cognitive psychology, problem-solving often requires different strategies to approach complex tasks. One effective strategy is known as the "means-end analysis." This technique involves breaking down a problem into smaller, more manageable sub-problems and systematically addressing each one to reach a goal. Which of the following best describes means-end analysis?

Determining a solution by focusing on irrelevant details.

Working backward from the desired goal to identify the necessary steps.

Employing intuition and gut feelings to make quick decisions.

Ignoring previous knowledge and relying solely on trial and error.

Breaking down the overall problem into smaller parts to simplify the approach.

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