In the goal stack model, how many tasks does the mind carry out at one time?
AExactly two tasks
BA task for each subgoal
CJust a single task
DEvery goal at once
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Just a single task
1. Some models identify a goal and then a sequence of subgoals.
2. The goal stack holds goals and subgoals still to be completed.
3. Only a single task is carried out at any time.
_Source: Wikipedia, Problem solving, section Processes_
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