Fixations and Functional Fixedness Are Specific Types of Mental Sets

question 275

True/False

Fixations and functional fixedness are specific types of mental sets.

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Definitions:

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation of a situation to determine its potential impact as stressful, positive, or irrelevant.

Secondary Appraisal

The evaluation of one's ability to cope with the consequences of a stressful event, following an initial assessment of its significance.

Stress-related Decision

The process of making choices under conditions of stress, which can significantly affect an individual's decision-making ability and outcomes.

Hassle-related Decision

A decision-making process influenced by small, everyday problems or annoyances.