In Kaplan and Simon's experiment, they presented different versions of the mutilated checkerboard problem. Participants in the _________________ group had the fastest response time.
A) blank
B) color
C) black and pink
D) bread and butter

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In Kaplan and Simon's experiment on the mutilated checkerboard problem, participants who were presented with the problem in a context that used familiar, everyday concepts (like "bread and butter") had the fastest response times. This version of the problem made it easier for participants to conceptualize and solve the problem, demonstrating the importance of context and framing in problem-solving.

In Kaplan and Simon's Experiment, They Presented Different Versions of the Mutilated