People often assume that it is necessary to use all the numerical information provided in a problem in order to solve the problem. In reality, numerical information sometimes makes it more difficult to solve a problem because the information
a. results in a mental set.
b. puts unnecessary constraints on the problem solver.
c. may be irrelevant.
d. encourages functional fixedness.
C
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a. exhibit behavior that is culturally relative but statistically rare. b. show social nonconforming behavior that may or may not be statistically rare. c. show a lack of consistent happiness and sociability in his life. d. have an underlying psychological or biological dysfunction that makes it difficult for him to meet the demands of day-to-day life.
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Your older brother is 28 years old and smokes. He claims that a lot of people smoke today. Is he accurate?
a. No, only 18% of American adults smoke. b. No, only 28% of American adults smoke. c. Yes, 48% of American adults smoke. d. Yes, 58% of American adults smoke.
Jesse is experiencing a panic attack. What are some of the symptoms that he may have?
What will be an ideal response?