The Use of a Strategy That Has Worked in the Past

question 287

Multiple Choice

The use of a strategy that has worked in the past to solve a problem, but is actually inefficient or inappropriate for current use, is called:

• A) cognitiveflexibility.
• B) mental set
• C) in numeracy.
• D) functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Inventory

The total amount of goods or materials held by a business, intended for sale or used in production.

GDP

Sum total of the monetary or market valuation of all end-stage goods and services manufactured within a nation's boundaries during a predetermined period is known as the Gross Domestic Product.

IBM

A multinational technology and consulting company known for its hardware, software, and services in computing.

Corporation

A legal entity separated from its owners, providing limited liability protection, and capable of owning property, entering contracts, and being sued.