What Is the Difference Between Functional Fixedness and Mental Set

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between functional fixedness and mental set?

• A) A mental set is more rigid than functional fixedness.
• B) Functional fixedness emphasizes the objects involved in solving the problem, whereas mental set emphasizes the problem solver's strategies.
• C) Functional fixedness applies to problem finding, whereas mental set applies to problem solving.
• D) There is no substantial difference; the two terms are identical.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Desires

Desires and wishes that are not readily available to the conscious mind but influence behaviors and emotions.

Dreams

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

Reprocessing Information

The mental process of recalling, analyzing, and potentially altering memories or information.

Electrical Activity

Electrical Activity refers to the movement of electrically charged particles, such as ions, within or between cells, often associated with neural and muscular function.