Problem solving occurs when a group
A) reaches a conclusion or makes a decision.
B) passes judgment on an issue under consideration.
C) develops and agrees to a plan that reduces or eliminates the harmful effects of a problem.
D) chooses among alternatives.
E) analyzes the background, causes, and effects of an immediate problem.

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Problem solving involves finding a solution to a problem. In order to solve the problem, a group needs to develop and agree to a plan of action that will reduce or eliminate the negative effects of the problem. This is why option C is the correct answer. The other options (A, B, D, and E) are all steps involved in the process of problem solving, but alone they do not necessarily result in solving the problem.

Problem Solving Occurs When a Group