A person who uses a drop of superglue to seal a paper cut on their finger has overcome the obstacle to effective problem solving called
a. working backward.
b. regression to the average.
c. functional fixedness.
d. the anchoring bias.
e. the representativeness heuristic.
c. functional fixedness.
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The study of reinforcement schedules suggests that the behavior we call stick-to-itiveness is largely the product of _________
a. genetics b. prenatal influences c. choice d. reinforcement history
Desmond is suffering from a neuropsychological disorder. The effects of this disorder are gradual, progressive, and irreversible. From this information, you can deduce that Desmond suffers from
A. delirium. B. dementia. C. hemineglect. D. Broca's aphasia.
Research on the effectiveness of the different methods of psychotherapy suggests that
A) behavioral and cognitive therapies are always better treatment options than any other form of psychotherapy. B) behavioral, psychodynamic, and person-centered approaches are more helpful for patients than receiving no treatment. C) person-centered therapy is always a better treatment option than any other form of psychotherapy. D) psychodynamic therapy is always a better treatment option than any other form of psychotherapy.
As we grow older, the body changes in ways that tend to make us gain weight. What is one of these changes?
a) Metabolic rates slow. b) Norepinephrine levels increase. c) Digestive enzymes are not as efficient. d) The body is less efficient at digesting food.