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:

Traumatic Brain Injury

Damage to the brain resulting from an impact, which can lead to a wide range of functional impairments.

Concussions

Mild traumatic brain injuries caused by a blow to the head, leading to temporary loss of normal brain function.

Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome

A condition characterized by a person being awake but showing no signs of consciousness or responsiveness to the environment.

Consciousness

A state of awareness of oneself and the environment.