Which of the following research topics would be most interesting to a psychologist who favors the situated-cognitive approach?

a. When working on a geometry problem, do people solve the problem more quickly if they are shown a diagram, in addition to the verbal form of the problem?
b. On a problem requiring a matrix solution, are people faster at solving problems if they have already tried several easier versions of the problem?
c. On a math problem requiring symbols, does the amount of irrelevant information influence the accuracy of the solution to the problem?
d. What kind of strategies do college students use when trying to solve the problem of getting a ride to their hometown for a vacation?

Ans: d

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