Gabrielle Is Working on a Problem of Functional Fixedness

question 48

Multiple Choice

Gabrielle is working on a problem of functional fixedness.After several minutes of pondering the problem,she hits upon the solution.What type of learning is she demonstrating?

• A)Latent
• B)Observational
• C)Vicarious
• D)Insight

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Definitions:

Loftus

Referring to Elizabeth Loftus, a prominent cognitive psychologist known for her research on human memory, particularly in the context of eyewitness testimony.

Tip-Of-The-Tongue

A cognitive phenomenon involving the temporary inability to retrieve a word from memory, accompanied by a feeling that retrieval is imminent.

Partial Retrieval

The process of recalling only a portion of the information from memory, not the entire content.

Retrieval Failure

The inability to recall information from memory due to missing cues or encoding issues.