An executive's chair has begun to wobble because a screw has gotten a little loose, so he calls the maintenance department. His inability to realize that a dime from his pocket could also be used as a screwdriver is an example of
a. the availability heuristic.
b. functional fixedness.
c. inductive reasoning.
d. the belief-bias effect.
Answer: b. functional fixedness.
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A. sensitization factors. B. intra-experimental cues. C. demand characteristics. D. experimenter expectancies.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Aaron has an IQ of 59, but does not have any problems in the 11 areas of adaptive skills. Is Aaron considered intellectually disabled?
A. No-his IQ is not subaverage B. No-he needs limitations in four areas of adaptive skills C. No-he does not have deficits in adaptive skills D. Yes-he fits the definition of mental retardation
Natasha is using an effective technique that will help her summarize the material aloud as she reads, will force her to practice retrieving information, and will provide her with feedback on what she knows. Natasha is using
a. rote rehearsal. b. massed practice. c. recitation. d. progressive-part learning.