Ginny is 70 years old and is taking a computer course at the local community college.She is learning to use the word processing feature on a computer and is attempting to "copy and paste" a section of text.As she attempts this procedure, she "talks" herself through the steps that her instructor taught her.To complete this task, Ginny is using
A) an algorithm.
B) a heuristic.
C) insight.
D) a random search strategy.

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Ginny is using a step-by-step procedure that her instructor taught her, which is consistent with the definition of an algorithm. Heuristics are shortcut strategies to problem-solving, insight refers to sudden understanding without a clear problem-solving strategy, and random search strategies involve trial and error without a predetermined plan. None of these options fit with the description of how Ginny is approaching the task.

Ginny Is 70 Years Old and Is Taking a Computer