What is the difference between functional fixedness and mental set?
a. A mental set is more rigid than functional fixedness.
b. Functional fixedness emphasizes the objects involved in solving the problem, whereas mental set emphasizes the problem solver's strategies.
c. Functional fixedness applies to problem finding, whereas mental set applies to problem solving.
d. There is no substantial difference; the two terms are identical.
Ans: b
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c. the z test. d. confidence intervals.
Groups that value the written or spoken word and are easy to penetrate are called
A. Anti contextual groups B. Low context groups C. High context groups
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a) operant conditioning b) shaping c) reinforcement d) punishment