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.