When Howie's Old Girlfriend Used to Get Upset with Him,he

question 46

Multiple Choice

When Howie's old girlfriend used to get upset with him,he could smooth things over by buying flowers or chocolates for her.He keeps trying this strategy with his current girlfriend,but she gets angry with him each time.It appears that Howie has developed _______________,which is interfering with the development of a new relationship strategy.

• A)a mental set
• B)functional fixedness
• C)a prototype
• D)a representativeness heuristic

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Definitions:

Anemic Cells

Anemic cells refer to blood cells, typically red blood cells, that are deficient in hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen transport and symptoms of anemia.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign substances, which they neutralize or mark for destruction.

Fibrinogen

A soluble plasma glycoprotein that is converted by thrombin into fibrin during blood clot formation.

Antigens

Foreign substances that induce an immune response in the body, typically leading to the production of antibodies.