Functional Fixedness Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

Functional fixedness is

• A)the tendency to rely on strategies that have been successful in the past.
• B)a type of means-end heuristic.
• C)the inability to see how familiar objects can be used in new ways.
• D)a form of backward-thinking heuristic.
• E)a type of multiple intelligence.

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Definitions:

Root Systems

The underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil, anchors the plant, and stores food.

Mature Soil

Soil that has developed layers and characteristics through a long process of weathering and organic matter accumulation, capable of supporting plant life.

Shrubs

Woody plants smaller than trees, often with multiple stems from the base, used in landscaping for decorative or functional purposes.

Grasses

Members of the Poaceae family, these plants are crucial for agriculture and ecosystems, providing food, ground cover, and habitat.