A possible barrier to successful problem solving, in which a concept is considered only in its most typical form, is called ____
a. ?algorithmic paralysis
b. ?functional fixedness
c. ?the availability heuristic
d. ?irrelevant information bias
ANSWER:
b
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a) proper syntax but poor semantics b) proper syntax and good semantics c) improper syntax and poor semantics d) improper syntax but good semantics
What is the likely reason adolescents rely on their peers rather than their parents for social comparison?
A. Parents cannot remember their adolescent years. B. Parents are too critical and judgmental of adolescent choices. C. Parents do not have the time to devote to adolescent issues due to employment commitments. D. Adolescents' desire for autonomy makes parents seem to be inadequate and invalid sources for information.
People with social anxiety often try to "medicate" themselves with________ when preparing for social interactions
a. marijuana b. tranquilizers or alcohol c. benzodiazepines and coffee d. opioids or central nervous system depressants
If someone is isolated and lacks social support or intimacy in his/her life, that person is more likely to ____ than someone who has social support and intimacy
A. become depressed even when not under stress B. be a carrier of depression to later generations C. become depressed when under stress D. become depressed but recover more quickly