Which One of the Following Examples Most Clearly Illustrates the Effect

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples most clearly illustrates the effect of mental set on problem solving?

• A)Andy is trying to solve a physics problem on a class exam.He is so anxious that he cannot remember how to do the problem.
• B)Bradley cannot find the right size of test tube to complete a chemistry lab.
• C)Charlie is doing a series of addition problems.He overlooks the subtraction sign on the last problem, so he adds when he should subtract.
• D)Doug is angry that another boy stole his bicycle, and so he steals a bicycle from someone else.

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Definitions:

Home Runs

In baseball, a hit by the batter that results in him safely reaching home plate, scoring a run without any errors or fielder's choices.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that suggests there is no significant difference or relationship between specified populations, any observed difference being due to sampling or experimental error.

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Alternative Hypothesis

A statement in statistical analysis that proposes a difference or effect, contrasting the null hypothesis.