When Quentin Sprained His Ankle in a Backyard Softball Game

question 69

Multiple Choice

When Quentin sprained his ankle in a backyard softball game, his girlfriend grabbed a bag of frozen corn from the freezer to wrap around his ankle until they got him to the local clinic. In this case, Quentin's girlfriend

• A) effectively utilized the availability heuristic.
• B) was able to overcome functional fixedness.
• C) demonstrated functional fixedness in treating Quentin's sprained ankle.
• D) successfully utilized an elimination-by-aspects strategy.

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Definitions:

Infant-Industry Argument

The justification for protective tariffs to shield emerging domestic industries from international competition until they become competitive.

Free Trade

The policy of allowing goods and services to be traded between countries with few or no restrictions or tariffs.

General Agreement

A broad consensus or mutual understanding among parties on a specific set of terms or conditions in various contexts.

Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods, typically used by governments to protect domestic industries and regulate trade balance.