People Often Assume That It Is Necessary to Use All

question 205

Multiple Choice

People often assume that it is necessary to use all the numerical information provided in a problem in order to solve the problem. In reality, numerical information sometimes makes it more difficult to solve a problem because the information ​

• A)results in a mental set.
• B)puts unnecessary constraints on the problem solver.
• C)may be irrelevant.
• D)encourages functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Conscientious

Describing a person who shows diligence and a willingness to do what is right.

Neurotic

A term relating to neurosis, involving long-term tendencies to experience negative emotional states like anxiety, depression, or irritability.

Introverted

Describing a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by orientation towards the external environment and enjoyment from engaging in social interactions, as opposed to introversion.