If We Have Accidentally Stumbled on a Solution to a Problem

question 72

Multiple Choice

If we have accidentally stumbled on a solution to a problem in the past, even if it is not particularly elegant, we may be prone to

• A) solution prejudice.
• B) conformational bias.
• C) functional bias.
• D) mental set

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Definitions:

Arbitrary Inference

A cognitive distortion where an individual concludes something based on little or no evidence.

Overgeneralization

A cognitive distortion where a person applies one experience or rule too broadly, leading to inaccurate conclusions.

Selective Thinking

A cognitive bias that involves focusing only on information that confirms one’s preconceptions, ignoring evidence that contradicts them.

Cognitive-Behavioral

A psychological approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.