In Functional Fixedness

question 17

Multiple Choice

In functional fixedness,

• A) if an object has one particular function, we realize that the object can also be used in other capacities.
• B) we realize that a problem can be solved most efficiently by the hill-climbing heuristic.
• C) we rely too heavily on bottom-up processing.
• D) we assign a particular use to an object, and that use tends to remain stable.

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Definitions:

Capital Goods

Long-term assets such as machinery, buildings, and equipment purchased by companies to produce goods and services.

Consumer Goods

Consumer goods are products bought by individuals or households for personal use, such as clothing, food, and household items.

International Specialization

The practice of countries focusing on the production of goods and services for which they have a comparative advantage, leading to trade.

Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation that shows the maximum combination of goods and services that can be produced by an economy, given its available resources and technology.