The tendency to perceive and approach problems in the same ways that have worked in the past is called _____. This barrier to problem-solving can inhibit one's ability to generate alternative solutions
A) means–end analysis
B) functional fixedness
C) prototypical idealization
D) mental set
Answer: D
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a. The mean would have increased from one decade to the next. b. The mean would have decreased from one decade to the next. c. The mean would have fluctuated up and down from one decade to the next. d. The mean would have remained the same, but the variation would have decreased.
Race involves, in additional to outward appearance, shared attributes of heritage, national origin, and culture
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What major factor is implicated in most cases of sleep-onset insomnia?
a) cocaine b) overeating c) stressful events d) jerky limb movements
Of the following, a test with ______ questions would probably measure creativity the best
a. true-false c. matching b. multiple-choice d. open-ended