Derek learns that his apartment building has been sold and that he has to move by the end of the month. He develops the following plan of action: (1) look for a new apartment; (2) arrange for utilities; (3) contact a moving company and schedule the move; (4) start collecting empty boxes; (5) pack nonessential items first; and so forth. What kind of problem-solving strategy is Derek using to solve the problem of moving before the end of the month?
A) the heuristic of identifying subgoals
B) trial-and-error planning
C) an algorithm
D) functional fixedness

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Derek is using the heuristic of identifying subgoals by breaking down the problem of moving into smaller, more manageable tasks such as looking for a new apartment, arranging for utilities, and contacting a moving company. This approach allows him to focus on one task at a time and helps to ensure that he is making progress towards his overall goal of moving before the end of the month.

Derek Learns That His Apartment Building Has Been Sold and That