The Inability to See That an Object Can Have a Use

question 282

Multiple Choice

The inability to see that an object can have a use other than its usual or stated use is called

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) psychological set.
• C) functional fixedness.
• D) perceptual rigidity.

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Definitions:

Shareholder Class Action

A lawsuit filed by one or more shareholders on behalf of a group of shareholders against a company, its management, or its board of directors for actions that have harmed the shareholders' interests.

Reasonable Litigation Expenses

Costs that are considered necessary and appropriate for the conduct of a legal case, including attorney fees, court fees, and other related expenses.

Defendants' Punitive Damages

Financial compensation that a defendant may be ordered to pay, over and above the actual damages, to punish and deter particularly egregious conduct.

Majority Shareholder

An individual or entity that owns more than 50% of a company's shares, giving them significant control over company decisions.