While Walking to Class One Day, Nadia Is Caught in a Downpour

question 165

Multiple Choice

While walking to class one day, Nadia is caught in a downpour. Knowing that without an umbrella or rain jacket her hair will be ruined, Nadia takes her psychology textbook and covers her head with it. This unconventional use of the textbook shows that Nadia has overcome _______________.

• A)functional fixedness
• B)availability heuristic
• C)mental set
• D)confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Separating Responsibilities

A risk management technique that involves dividing tasks and authorities among different individuals or groups to reduce the risk of error or fraud.

Control Procedure

Specific actions or steps taken to achieve desired outcomes in managing risks, ensuring accurate reporting, and complying with policies and regulations.

Purchasing

The process of sourcing and acquiring goods and services needed by an organization.

Control Environment

The overall attitude of management and employees about the importance of controls.