Functional Fixedness Refers to

question 56

Multiple Choice

Functional fixedness refers to

• A)continued use of problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past.
• B)arriving at a particularly insightful solution to a problem.
• C)focusing on information that is irrelevant to the solution of the problem.
• D)the tendency to see an item only in terms of its most common use.

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Definitions:

Positive Psychology

The scientific study of human flourishing, with the goals of discovering and promoting strengths and virtues that help individuals and communities thrive.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective emphasizing individual potential for growth and the importance of human values, aspirations, and conscious experience.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, and the uniqueness of each individual's capacity for self-awareness, freedom, and personal growth.

Parenting

The process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood.