Incubation effects are powerful problem-solving tools. Segal (2010) suggests that the reason is that __________.
A. following a series of steps in approaching a solution keeps you on track to solve the problem
B. taking a break removes cognitive blocks and allows you to view the problem differently
C. past experiences provide a database of information, which gives you a shortcut to the solution
D. the answer will just come to you in a flash, a "eureka" moment
Answer: B
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a. ?observational learning b. ?classical conditioning c. ?operant conditioning d. ?latent learning
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a. become distracted by availability and representative heuristics b. focus on aspects of the problem that are more likely to hold the solution c. use more of their parietal lobe of the cortex in problem-solving d. become more motivated in problem-solving
Centration leads a child to
A. believe in lifelike qualities of inanimate objects. B. see multiple characteristics of an object at one time. C. see things from the viewpoint of another person. D. focus on only one feature of an object.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false