The String Problem Often Generates ______ When Participants Do Not

question 74

Multiple Choice

The string problem often generates ______ when participants do not think to use the screwdriver as a pendulum.

• A)functional fixedness
• B)mental set
• C)incomplete representations
• D)reasoning by analogy

---

Definitions:

Manufacturing Activities

Tasks and processes involved in converting raw materials into finished goods, often including assembly, fabrication, and quality control.

Time Variance

The difference between the actual time taken to complete a task and the estimated time planned for it.

Direct Labor Hours

The total number of hours worked directly on a product or service by employees, usually used to allocate manufacturing costs.

Price Variances

Differences between actual and expected or standard costs that are attributed to changes in the price of goods or services.