Missy Is Given This Problem: Mt

question 53

Multiple Choice

Missy is given this problem: Mt. Washington is lower than Mt. Jefferson.
Mt) Washington is higher than Mt. Adams.
Which mountain is highest?
Missy reads the fourth word incorrectly-she thinks the word is higher rather than lower-and consequently answers the problem incorrectly. From an information processing perspective, Missy's difficulty is due to:

• A) Her limited working memory capacity
• B) Functional fixedness
• C) The way she encodes information
• D) The fact that she is retrieving information that hasn't been stored meaningfully

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Definitions:

Temporal Meanings

Concerning the concepts of time, including its measurement, perception, and significance in human life.

Afterlife

Beliefs about existence after death, varying widely across cultures and religions, often involving concepts of heaven, hell, reincarnation, or spiritual continuation.

Religious Rituals

Ceremonial acts prescribed by a religion that are performed to convey beliefs, values, and traditions.

Durkheim

A reference to Emile Durkheim, a founding figure in sociology, known for his studies on social facts, suicide, and religion.