Zhang Is Having Trouble Answering This Question

question 255

Multiple Choice

Zhang is having trouble answering this question. So he decides to move onto the next question and come back to this one later. Zhang is most likely using the strategy of

• A)divergent thinking
• B)framing
• C)incubation
• D)confirmatory analysis
• E)functional fixedness

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Definitions:

Mood-congruent Memory

The tendency to recall experiences that are consistent with one's current mood.

State-dependent Memory

The phenomenon where information learned in a particular state of mind is more easily recalled when in that same state.

Encoding Strategies

Techniques used to process and store information in memory more effectively.

Cues in Retrieval

Stimuli or signals that help bring a memory or piece of information to mind, facilitating the process of recalling information.