Which approach focussed on the nature of a task and its influence on a person's ability in solving problems?

1. AAssociationist approach
2. BInformation processing approach
3. CGestalt approach
4. DBehaviourist approach

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Correct answer: B. Information processing approach

Explanation

The information-processing approach (Newell & Simon) analyses the task environment and how the task's structure shapes problem-solving performance.

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