The Fact That We Fail to See a New or Novel

question 278

Multiple Choice

The fact that we fail to see a new or novel function of an object we have used previously is called

• A) positive test strategy.
• B) conformational bias.
• C) means-ends fixity.
• D) functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Coercive Acts

Laws or measures taken to force someone to comply with certain rules or regulations, often seen in historical contexts like the British legislation before the American Revolution.

Involuntarily Accepted

Accepted or agreed upon without the recipient's willingness or consent.

Scienter Requirement

A legal term referring to the knowledge on the part of a person that an act is wrong or that a material fact has been concealed.

Reckless Indifference

A disregard for the safety or welfare of others, often seen as a form of negligence in legal contexts.