In Their Study, Dweck and Repucci Had Teachers Give Students

question 5

Multiple Choice

In their study, Dweck and Repucci had teachers give students unsolvable problems, and then problems that could be solved.The result was that the students .

• A)solved the second set of problems more easily than expected
• B)solved the second set of problems, but more slowly than expected
• C)failed to solve the problems in the second set
• D)decided to unionize

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Definitions:

Heuristic

A problem-solving approach that employs a practical method not guaranteed to be perfect, but sufficient for reaching an immediate goal.

Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering problem-solving and creativity.

Representativeness Heuristic

A mental shortcut that involves making a probability judgment by comparing an object or event to a prototype of the object or event.

Availability Heuristic

A cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate the importance of information that is readily available to them.