Solene is in competition with other candidates for a job in a secret government division that requires above average reasoning and problem-solving ability. As part of the selection process, she is required to complete a written exam and a problem-solving interview. Solene thinks she is well-prepared-she has done online practice exams and completed different problem-solving tasks her friends designed-but she is unsure of what to expect the day of her tests.
-Solene is shown seven different sized bottles.Two bottles contain "poison",three contain water,and one contains liquid that will give her superpowers.She is given a riddle to determine which bottle is the "superpower" bottle.To help her solve the problem,she names each bottle after a friend the particular bottle resembles.Naming each bottle after a friend is considered ______________.

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Naming each bottle after a friend is an analogy, where Solene is creating a comparison between each bottle and a friend. Chunking refers to organizing information into smaller pieces to make it easier to remember; means-end analysis involves breaking down a problem into smaller steps to achieve a goal; and subjective utility refers to the value an individual places on a particular outcome, which is not relevant to this scenario.

Solene Is in Competition with Other Candidates for a Job