People Tend to Become Closed Minded When Asked to Find

question 194

Multiple Choice

People tend to become closed minded when asked to find a different use for an object that has a clear purpose.This mind-set is a result of:

• A) mental sets
• B) restructuring
• C) working backward
• D) functional fixedness

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Definitions:

Parenthood

The state or process of being a parent and the responsibilities associated with it.

Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment characterized by positive emotions and fulfillment.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions and bodily reactions occur simultaneously, not sequentially.

Emotional Experience

The subjective feeling and psychological response one has to events that trigger the emotional response system.