The Tendency to Think of a Hammer as Only a Tool

question 51

Multiple Choice

The tendency to think of a hammer as only a tool to hammer nails and not as a weapon, a lever, or a weight to prop open a door is the result of

• A) unnecessary constraints.
• B) irrelevant information.
• C) a mental set.
• D) functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Peptide

Short chains of amino acid monomers linked by peptide bonds, functioning in diverse biological roles, including as hormones, neurotransmitters, and antibiotics.

Triple Covalent

A type of chemical bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

Polar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where a pair of electrons is unequally shared between two atoms, causing a partial charge.

Lipids

A broad group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and other components essential for cell structure and function.