An Invention Need Not Show Which of the Following to Get

question 229

Multiple Choice

An invention need not show which of the following to get a patent?

• A) genuine
• B) useful
• C) genius
• D) not obvious
• E) all of the other choices are necessary

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Compliance

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment aimed at helping individuals with emotional regulation by synthesizing opposite points of view.

Dichotomous Thinking

Dichotomous thinking is a cognitive process that categorizes experiences, values, and objects into two extreme categories, such as all good or all bad.