Once We Have Hit Upon a Solution That Works for Several

question 262

Multiple Choice

Once we have hit upon a solution that works for several problems, we often fail to perceive more direct solutions to similar problems. This phenomenon refers to

• A) mental set.
• B) metacognition.
• C) functional fixedness.
• D) confirmational bias.

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Definitions:

Digestion

The biological process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Dogs

Domesticated carnivorous mammals that are widely kept as pets or for work such as hunting, herding, and providing assistance.

Classical Conditioning

An educational method where associations between an environmental trigger and a naturally happening stimulus lead to learning.

Stimuli

External events or occurrences that provoke a response from an organism.