When Valerie decided to return to college, she had to figure out how she was going to support herself financially and still maintain a high grade-point average. Valerie is engaged in:
A)problem solving.
B)concept formation.
C)prototypical thinking.
D)stereotypical thinking.

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Valerie is actively trying to find a solution to the problem of supporting herself financially while maintaining good grades, which involves problem-solving. Concept formation involves organizing information or ideas into categories, and prototypical thinking and stereotypical thinking both involve using preconceived or biased ideas to make judgments, which is not the case in this scenario.

When Valerie Decided to Return to College, She Had to Figure