Jason Is Looking Down at the Tiny Vent Holes on His

question 60

Multiple Choice

Jason is looking down at the tiny vent holes on his laptop computer, and notices how dusty they have become. When blowing on the holes does not clear the dust from them, he takes a paper clip and unbends it. He then uses the straight ends to clear the dust from each of the vent holes. Although this takes a bit of time, he is pleased with the overall result. Jason's ability to look at the paper clip and see something other than holding papers together illustrates that he has overcome _____.

• A)algorithmic paralysis
• B)functional fixedness
• C)the availability heuristic
• D)irrelevant information bias

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Natural pain-relieving and happiness-inducing chemicals produced by the brain in response to stress or discomfort.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the brain and body that transmit signals across neurons.

Vestibulocochlear

Pertaining to the vestibulocochlear nerve, which transmits sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Oculomotor

Pertaining to the eye's movements and the muscles that control them.