Which one of the following examples most clearly illustrates the effect of mental set on problem solving?
a. Albert is trying to solve a physics problem on a class exam. He is so anxious that he can't remember how to do the problem.
b. Bradley can't find the right size of test tube to complete a chemistry lab.
c. Charlie has just completed six math problems requiring addition. When he turns to the next problem, he overlooks the subtraction sign and so adds instead of subtracting.
d. Doug is angry that another boy stole his bicycle, and so he steals a bicycle from someone else.
C
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a. students who receive pity from the teacher are more likely to attribute their failure to lack of ability than are students who do not receive the pity statements b. students who receive pity from the teacher work harder on new problems than students who do not receive the pity statements c. students who receive pity from the teacher feel more secure about their ability tosolve the problems than students who do not receive pity statements d. none of the above
Which of the following is a way to decrease unknowns when you are new to college?
a. Avoiding your professor’s office hours b. Skipping the syllabus overview on the first day of classes c. Using a map to find your classes before the first day d. Ignoring feelings of homesickness or stress
After meeting with the family, educators must
A. take notes. B. record any important decisions made. C. give a follow-up call to the family. D. mail a copy of the minutes of the meeting to the family. E. all of the above.
What type of correlation exist if the less time you take to complete a test, the more items you will get wrong?
a. positive correlation b. negative correlation c. indirect correlation d. b & c