Philippe exhibited extended problem solving when he spent a large amount of time researching and comparing various criteria for a certain product or service. Which scenario in the choices below best describes the extended problem solving that Philippe used?
A) He renewed the contract for his monthly pest control service.
B) He opted to purchase a new flavor of ice cream instead of the flavor he normally buys.
C) His Sports Illustrated magazine subscription ran out and he paid for another year of it.
D) Instead of his usual morning decaf coffee, he elects to try the flavor of the month at Dunkin' Donuts.
E) He pored over college catalogs and visited various campuses before choosing the one his son would attend.

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Extended problem solving involves a significant amount of effort in searching and evaluating different options before making a decision. Philippe's actions in choice E, where he extensively researched and visited various colleges before making a decision for his son's education, best exemplifies this process. Choices A, B, C, and D describe routine or limited decision-making processes that do not require extensive research or comparison.

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