The water-jug problem demonstrates that one consequence of having a procedure that does provide a solution to a problem is that, if well-learned, it may prevent us from
A) seeing more efficient solutions to the problem.
B) being able to solve other problems at all.
C) understanding why the procedure works successfully.
D) discriminating between well- and ill-defined problems.

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If we are too reliant on a procedure we have learned, we may not be able to see other, more efficient solutions to the problem. In the water-jug problem, for example, a person who has memorized a certain procedure for solving the problem may not be able to see alternative methods that could be more effective or efficient.

The Water-Jug Problem Demonstrates That One Consequence of Having a Procedure