Which of the Following Provides the Best Example of Functional

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best example of functional fixedness?

• A) Using a pair of pliers as a paperweight
• B) Using a tire as a football practice target
• C) Using a juice glass as a container for orange juice
• D) Using a wine bottle as a vase

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Definitions:

Stage Theory

A theory that development occurs in distinct phases or stages, each characterized by specific criteria.

Retrograde Amnesia

A condition involving the loss of memory for events that occurred before the onset of the amnesia.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition characterized by the inability to form new memories following the onset of the disorder, while memories from the past remain intact.

Simple Decay

The fading of memory traces due to the mere passage of time without rehearsal.