Charles Is a Mechanic, and He Thinks Through a Series

question 48

Multiple Choice

Charles is a mechanic, and he thinks through a series of procedures he must complete in order to change the radiator on his client's car. This step-by-step thinking allows him to complete the task without missing anything. This method of thinking reflects

• A) mental set.
• B) surface salience.
• C) an algorithm.
• D) functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Utility Companies

Businesses that provide essential services such as water, electricity, and gas to homes and companies.

Purchase Services

The act of buying services rather than physical goods from a provider or vendor.

Receive Bill

The act of getting an invoice or bill from a vendor that outlines the amount owed for goods or services received.

Create Purchase Order

The process of generating a document that authorizes a purchase transaction for goods or services from a supplier.