A rule that guarantees the solution to a problem when it is correctly applied is termed a(n)___.
A) heuristic
B) mental set
C) algorithm
D) schema

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An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem that guarantees a correct solution if it is applied correctly. Heuristics are general problem-solving strategies that may lead to a solution but do not guarantee one. Mental sets are habitual ways of approaching problems that may or may not be effective. Schemas are cognitive frameworks for organizing and interpreting information but do not relate to problem-solving in this context.

A Rule That Guarantees the Solution to a Problem When