Kaplan and Simon's Experiment Presented Different Versions of the Mutilated

question 53

Multiple Choice

Kaplan and Simon's experiment presented different versions of the mutilated checkerboard problem. The main purpose of their experiment was to demonstrate that

• A) people arrive at the solution to an insight problem suddenly, but proceed more methodically toward the solution of a non-insight problem.
• B) a person's mental set can hinder finding a solution to a problem.
• C) people often have to backtrack within the problem space to arrive at an answer to a problem.
• D) the way the problem is represented can influence the ease of problem solving.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation

Describes two types of motivation where intrinsic refers to doing something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable, and extrinsic refers to doing something for external rewards or to avoid punishments.

Problem-Focused Coping

A coping strategy where an individual directly tackles a stressful situation to minimize or eliminate its impact.

Emotion-Focused Coping

Coping strategies aimed at reducing or managing the emotional distress associated with a situation.

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that sensory feedback from our facial expressions can affect our mood and even change our emotional state.