Cassie knew that her radio only worked if it was by her window in her high-rise apartment.When her cell phone wasn't getting a signal in a big office building, she tried moving to the window to improve reception.Cassie's problem solving strategy is characteristic of:
A)the working backward heuristic
B)the availability heuristic
C)the searching for analogies heuristic
D)a means-ends analysis

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Cassie is using the searching for analogies heuristic by applying a solution that worked in a similar situation (improving radio reception by moving it to the window) to a new problem (improving cell phone reception). This strategy involves drawing parallels between past experiences and the current situation to find a solution.

Cassie Knew That Her Radio Only Worked If It Was