Vivian Is Making Quiche for the Very First Time

question 25

Multiple Choice

Vivian is making quiche for the very first time. She carefully follows the step-by-step directions provided in her cookbook. In this case, Vivian is using

• A) an algorithm to help her prepare the quiche.
• B) a heuristic to help her prepare the quiche.
• C) functional fixedness to help her prepare the quiche.
• D) framing to help her prepare the quiche.

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Definitions:

Paying Attention

The act of focusing cognitive resources on a particular stimulus or task, while filtering out distractions.

Professor's Lecture

An educational talk given by a professor to students, usually as part of a university or college course, intended to convey knowledge on a particular subject.

Chunking

A memory strategy that involves grouping information into smaller, manageable units to enhance retention and recall.

Larger Familiar Units

Extended family structures or groups beyond the nuclear family, often encompassing grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.