Cosmo Worked on a Difficult Calculus Problem for Several Hours

question 62

Multiple Choice

Cosmo worked on a difficult calculus problem for several hours to no avail. He decided to take a break from his labors by taking a bath. Midway through his bath, he jumped up and shouted, "Eureka, I solved the problem!" He then ran to his desk and made the calculations. Cosmo allowed __________ to help him overcome the __________ that impeded solution.

• A)incubation; mental sets
• B)a rest period; functional fixedness
• C)insight; mental sets
• D)incubation; functional fixedness

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Definitions:

Passive Euthanasia

The withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment to hasten death.

Life-Sustaining Treatment

Medical procedures that extend the life of a patient by replacing or supporting an essential bodily function, which can include mechanisms such as ventilators or feeding tubes.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action among multiple alternatives to achieve a desired outcome.

Grief

Emotional suffering resulting from a death.