Greg Ponders Over a Math Problem

question 6

Multiple Choice

Greg ponders over a math problem.He looks,frowns,and several minutes pass as he continues to study and shuffle his papers.All at once,he smiles,picks up his pencil,and writes down the correct answer.The suddenness of Greg's solution best exemplifies

• A)functional fixedness.
• B)insight.
• C)problem representation.
• D)transfer.

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