A Mental Set Exists When People

question 59

Multiple Choice

A mental set exists when people

• A) persist in using problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past.
• B) place an unnecessary constraint on the solution to a problem.
• C) assume that all the information provided in a problem is necessary to solve the problem.
• D) perceive an item only in terms of its most common use.

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Definitions:

Klinefelter's Syndrome

A genetic condition affecting males, characterized by an extra X chromosome, leading to physical, developmental, and reproductive impacts.

Chromosomes

Filamentous entities present in the nucleus of both animal and plant cells, composed of protein and a solitary DNA molecule, responsible for bearing genetic information.

Masculine Characteristics

Traits traditionally viewed as typical of, appropriate for, and expected of males, including qualities such as assertiveness, competitiveness, and physical strength.

Imaginary Audience

A psychological concept describing a phenomenon where an individual imagines and believes that multitudes of people are eagerly listening to or watching them, a common occurrence during adolescence.