Smith and Blankenship Gave Participants Problems to Solve and Provided

question 59

Multiple Choice

Smith and Blankenship gave participants problems to solve and provided clues. One group was forced to take a break after only 60 seconds of working on the problem. After a 30-second break, they were given another 30 seconds to try to solve the problem. Compared to the group that did not get the break, the incubation group

• A) performed worse on the problem-solving task.
• B) remembered more of the clues.
• C) remembered fewer clues.
• D) solved the problems faster.

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Definitions:

Capitalists

Individuals or entities that own capital goods, invest in business ventures, and seek to generate profits within an economic system based on capitalism.

19th Century

Refers to the 1800s, a period marked by industrialization, political changes, and significant technological advancements.

18th Century

The period from 1701 to 1800, recognized in history for significant social, political, and industrial changes worldwide.

Adam Smith

He was an 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher, best known for his work "The Wealth of Nations", which laid the foundation for classical economics and the concept of an 'invisible hand' guiding free markets.