Cara Is a Mechanic at the Local Garage

question 103

Multiple Choice

Cara is a mechanic at the local garage.This morning she has seen three cars that would not start,all of which needed new batteries.When a fourth car that will not start is brought in,Cara assumes the problem is the battery.Cara's assumption reflects _____.If the problem is actually with the car's transmission,Cara will need to _____ to solve the problem.

• A) functional fixedness; restructure
• B) her mental set; restructure
• C) functional fixedness; reframe
• D) her mental set; reframe

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Definitions:

Conditions Precedent

Contractual stipulations that must be met before a contract becomes effective or before an obligation must be fulfilled.

Frustrated Contract

A contract that, through no fault of either party, is rendered incapable of being performed due to an unforeseen event, leading to the contract being void and freeing all parties from their obligations.

Torrential Rains

Intense, heavy rainfall in a short period of time, often leading to flooding.

Doctrine of Frustration

A legal principle that excuses parties from fulfilling contract obligations due to unforeseen circumstances rendering the contract impossible, illegal, or radically different.