John and Karen bought a new house with an unfinished basement. To determine how they want to finish it, they lay down tape on the floor showing where walls will go and rooms will be. This process of problem solving is known as
A) representativeness heuristic.
B) trial and error.
C) working backwards from the goal.
D) algorithms.

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Working backwards from the goal involves starting with the desired outcome and figuring out the steps necessary to achieve it. In this scenario, John and Karen have a goal (finishing their basement) and are figuring out the necessary steps (laying down tape to plan out where walls and rooms will go). This is a form of problem solving that involves working backwards from the goal.

John and Karen Bought a New House with an Unfinished