Newell and Simon's (1972) conception of a problem as having an initial state, a goal state, operators, a problem space and a solution uses a __________ metaphor.
A) navigational
B) spatial
C) algorithmic
D) transitional
E) heuristic

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Newell and Simon's conception of a problem involves elements that are inherently spatial in nature, such as the initial state, goal state, and the problem space through which one navigates to find a solution. This approach conceptualizes problem-solving as moving through a space from one point (the initial state) to another (the goal state), using various operators or actions, which aligns with a spatial metaphor.

Newell and Simon's (1972) Conception of a Problem as Having