Rajim Is Trying to Put Together a Puzzle Without Knowing

question 27

Multiple Choice

Rajim is trying to put together a puzzle without knowing what the picture is. At first he thought it was a horse, but the puzzle pieces didn't fit. His first attempts were not very successful, so he adopted another strategy instead, thinking it was a giraffe. Rajim is demonstrating which dimension of executive function?

• A) Self-control/inhibition
• B) Working memory
• C) Flexibility
• D) Persistence

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation and conservation of energy.

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action in challenging or threatening situations.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's rest and digest response, counteracting the fight or flight system.

Aroused

A state of heightened physiological and psychological activity, including alertness and emotional engagement.