A Loose Screw on the Visor Causes It to Drop

question 158

Multiple Choice

A loose screw on the visor causes it to drop down while Ben drives; however, he keeps forgetting to take a screwdriver out to the car to fix it. When he notices the visor drop again, he reaches into his pocket for a dime he uses to tighten the screw holding the visor. What problem-solving difficulty did Ben overcome?

• A) relative comparison
• B) functional fixedness
• C) poor problem representation
• D) the representative heuristic

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Definitions:

Gross Motor Skills

The abilities to use large muscle groups to perform actions like crawling, walking, and jumping.

Macro Motor Skills

Large body movements or motions involving the coordination of muscles, such as walking, jumping, and running.

Fine Motor Skills

The coordination of small muscle movements in activities like writing, tying shoelaces, and using tools, often involving the fingers and hands.

Gross Motor Skills

The skills needed to manage the big muscles in the body for actions such as walking, running, sitting, and similar activities.