The Tendency to Keep Using the Same Strategy Over and Over

question 291

True/False

The tendency to keep using the same strategy over and over again when trying to solve a problem is known as functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Hostility

Feelings of anger, aggression, and resentment that may manifest in negative attitudes and behaviors towards others.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear and pleasure, and forming emotional memories.

Lower Brain

Refers to the brainstem and diencephalon, areas responsible for basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and arousal.

Cultural Rules

The implicit and explicit norms that guide behaviors, beliefs, and values within a specific culture.