The initial,intermediate,and goal states in a problem and the problem solver's knowledge and any external resources that can be used to solve the problem are collectively referred to as __________.
A)subgoal decomposition
B)the problem space
C)sequence of operations
D)mental representation

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The problem space consists of the initial, intermediate, and goal states in a problem as well as the problem solver's knowledge and any external resources that can be used to solve the problem. Subgoal decomposition refers to breaking down a problem into smaller sub-goals, sequence of operations refers to the steps taken to solve a problem, and mental representation refers to the way a problem solver mentally represents and structures information related to the problem. None of these terms encompass all aspects of the problem and the resources available to solve it as well as the problem space does.

The Initial,intermediate,and Goal States in a Problem and the Problem