In Duncker’s candle problem, subjects sometimes fail to see that the box of tacks could also be used as a platform. The concept that best describes this failure is

a. Zeigarnik effect
b. von Restorff effect
c. gestaltqualitat
d. functional fixedness


Ans: d. functional fixedness

Psychology

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Most neuropsychologists earn their graduate degrees in ____ psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology

a. ?clinical b. ?community c. ?abnormal d. ?social

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A. true negative. B. true positive. C. false negative. D. false positive.

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Many state licensing boards have _____ regulations, which are consistent with the APA code of ethic’s mandate that psychologists develop and maintain their competence.

A. cultural competence B. seminar attendance C. continuing education D. burnout

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