You Have a Bag of Walnuts, but Unfortunately, No Nutcracker

question 107

Multiple Choice

You have a bag of walnuts, but unfortunately, no nutcracker. Suddenly, you realize that the brick on the floor could be used to open the walnuts so you use it. You have just avoided the problem of

• A) functional fixedness.
• B) subgoal analysis.
• C) divergent thinking.
• D) mental imagery.
• E) incubation.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, playing key roles in brain function and behavior.

Hormone

A biological chemical that affects parts of the body some distance from where it is produced.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in various functions, including reward, motivation, memory, attention, and even regulating body movements.

Endorphins

Neurochemicals produced by the brain that act as natural painkillers and also boost feelings of pleasure or well-being.