A mechanical solution to a problem is one in which
A) general and functional techniques are used in answering the problem.
B) the answer is arrived at by rote learning.
C) brainstorming and insight are used to solve the novel problem.
D) the answer is arrived at by using the representative heuristic.

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A mechanical solution involves arriving at an answer through rote learning, which means using memorized procedures or formulas without understanding the underlying principles.

A Mechanical Solution to a Problem Is One in Which