Which Impediment to Effective Problem Solving Is Correctly Matched with Its

question 185

Multiple Choice

Which impediment to effective problem solving is correctly matched with its definition?

• A)functional fixedness - the tendency for old patterns of problem solving to persist
• B)mental set - the tendency to think of an object only in terms of its customary use
• C)Neither functional fixedness nor mental set is correctly defined.
• D)Both functional fixedness and mental set are correctly defined.

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Definitions:

Algorithms

Instructions or procedures designed to solve a specific problem or perform a specific task through a series of steps, pivotal in programming and technology.

Complex Strategies

Involves multifaceted and often sophisticated plans or methods aimed at achieving a particular goal or solving specific problems.

Subgoals

Intermediate goals or problems to solve that put one in a better position for reaching a final goal or solution.

Evaluating

The process of assessing or judging the value, nature, character, or quality of something through careful consideration and analysis.