Kent and Kirsten are both trying to reduce their consumer debt.Kent isolates several more concrete problems he can solve to achieve his goal,such as paying the highest-interest debts first and freezing credit card spending.Kirsten simply pays her largest debt first because this would seem to be the fastest way to move her debt as close to zero as possible.Kent's plan reflects the problem-solving strategy of _____,while Kirsten's method illustrates the strategy of _____.
A)forming subgoals; trial and error
B)means-end analysis; trial and error
C)working backward; means-end analysis
D)forming subgoals; means-end analysis

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Kent's plan involves breaking down the problem into smaller, manageable parts (forming subgoals), while Kirsten's approach focuses on reducing the difference between her current state and the goal (means-end analysis).

Kent and Kirsten Are Both Trying to Reduce Their Consumer