Failing to see that a wrench can also be used to hammer a nail is an example of ______

a. learned helplessness c. functional fixedness b. positive transfer d. reproductive thinking


C

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Researchers view stress in the following three ways:

A) a stimulus, a transaction with the environment, and as a response. B) a response, an apprehension, and a stimulus. Incorrect. These are probably three parts of stress, but they are not of specific concern to researchers. C) a fear, an attack, and a rage. D) a stimulus, an uneasiness, and a response.

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The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) assesses intelligence in which

of the following age ranges? A) 6–16 years B) 2 1/2–7 years C) 7–12 years D) 7–14 years

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Describe one principle of critical thinking.

What will be an ideal response?

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An advantage of naturalistic observation is that it

A. makes it easier for researchers to manage large numbers of participants. B. allows researchers to learn from the lives of historically important people. C. allows researchers to ask people directly or indirectly what they think or feel. D. gives researchers a look at real behavior in the real world.

Psychology