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HPSC HCS 2021 · Question 154 of 177

According to John Bransford and Barry Stein, the steps involved in decision making are P. Exploring possible strategies. Q. Defining and representing the problem R. Identifying the problem S. Looking back and evaluating the effects of one's activities. T. Acting on strategies The correct order of the above steps will be

Logical Reasoning

  1. AR, Q, P, S, T
  2. BR, Q, P, T, SCorrect
  3. CR, S, Q, P, T
  4. DR, S, T, P, Q

Answer: B. R, Q, P, T, S

Explanation

The IDEAL model order is Identify (R), Define (Q), Explore (P), Act (T), Look back (S).

Source: HPSC HCS (Ex.Br.) Prelims Paper-II (CSAT) held 12-Sep-2021 (prepp.in compilation); answers per official HPSC answer key

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