A Fixed Thinking Approach to Problem Solving That Only Sees

question 48

Multiple Choice

A fixed thinking approach to problem solving that only sees solutions that have previously proven to be successful is called ________.

• A) mental rigidity
• B) a mental set
• C) functional rigidity
• D) a functional set

Understand the thermodynamics of biological reactions, including the concepts of endergonic and exergonic reactions and entropy changes.

Recognize the biochemical basis of feedback inhibition in metabolic pathways.

Understand the relationship between enzyme-substrate ratio and reaction rates.

Explain how cells modify metabolic pathways to adapt to changing conditions.

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Definitions:

Modus Ponens (MP)

A logical rule stating that if a conditional statement ("if p then q") is accepted, and the antecedent (p) is also accepted, then the consequent (q) must be accepted.

Modus Tollens (MT)

A form of logical argument where the contrapositive is taken: if P implies Q and Q is false, then P must also be false.

Constructive Dilemma (CD)

A logical argument asserting that if P implies Q and R implies S, and either P or R is true, then either Q or S must be true.

Atomic Sentences

The simplest type of sentence that cannot be broken down into smaller components while still expressing a complete proposition.