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.

Analyze the effects of neurotransmitter and ion channel dysfunctions on neuronal activity.

Understand the basic concepts of neural communication and synaptic transmission.

Recognize the role of neurotransmitters and ion channels in the nervous system.

Identify different types of neurons and their functions in the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Period

A stage in early childhood (from birth to about 2 years of age) where learning occurs through sensory experiences and manipulating objects.

Assimilation

Assimilation is a cognitive process where individuals integrate new information into existing frameworks or schemas.

Accommodation

In cognitive development, the process of modifying existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understandings to incorporate new information.