You Are Reading an Article in Discover Magazine About Tiktaalik

question 55

Multiple Choice

You are reading an article in Discover magazine about Tiktaalik roseae,the organism thought to be the link between fish and terrestrial tetrapods.The researcher that discovered Tiktaalik was publicly funded.This article represents a

• A)primary literature presentation of basic research.
• B)primary literature presentation of applied research.
• C)secondary literature presentation of basic research.
• D)secondary literature presentation of applied research.

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Definitions:

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used.

Representative Heuristic

A mental shortcut that involves making judgments based on how well something matches existing prototypes or stereotypes in our minds.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often leading to a solution that is good enough rather than perfect.

Mnemonic Devices

Techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something, often by associating it with familiar items or concepts.