Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The tendency to perceive the functions of objects as fixed or unchanging can be an impediment to effective prob
2. Functional fixedness is a type of framing effect.
3. Functional fixedness occurs when the wrong past analogy is applied to a new goal state problem.
4. Being in a positive mood may aid the occurrence of a flash of insight.
5. There is a surge in electrical activity in the left frontal lobe about one third of a second before an insightful “Aha!” moment is experienced.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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