In ___ problems,the nature of the problem and the information needed to solve it are clear; in ___ problems,either or both the nature of the problem and the information required to solve it are unclear.
A) well-defined; ill-defined
B) algorithmic; heuristic
C) heuristic; algorithmic
D) automatic; controlled

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Well-defined problems have clearly stated goals and known methods for reaching those goals, while ill-defined problems are characterized by ambiguity and uncertainty in both goals and methods. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of these types of problems. Heuristic and algorithmic problems refer more to problem-solving strategies, while automatic and controlled processing refer to different types of cognitive processing.

In ___ Problems,the Nature of the Problem and the Information