Peter is trying to find something his cat will eat. He presents a variety of different foods to the cat until eventually she begins to eat something. Peter's approach to the problem of feeding a finicky cat can probably best be understood from which of the following perspectives of problem solving?
A) Stages of problem solving
B) Trial-and-error
C) The Gestalt notion of insight
D) Response hierarchy

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Peter's approach involves presenting different options until he finds a solution, which is consistent with the trial-and-error method of problem solving. The other options do not fit as well - stages of problem solving would involve a systematic approach with defined steps, insight would involve a sudden realization or "aha" moment rather than gradual progress, and response hierarchy refers to how different stimuli elicit different responses, which doesn't apply to this scenario.

Peter Is Trying to Find Something His Cat Will Eat