What Does Functional Fixedness Refer to

question 33

Multiple Choice

What does functional fixedness refer to

• A) not seeing a new function for a familiar object 
• B) arriving at a particularly insightful solution to a problem 
• C) continued use of problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past 
• D) focusing on information that is irrelevant to the solution of the problem

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Definitions:

Residual Income

A performance measure for investment centers that subtracts the opportunity cost of the investment from the income generated by the assets of the investment.

Senior Management

High-level executives responsible for the overall management and effectiveness of an organization.

Inventory Levels

The quantity of goods and materials on hand at any given time in a company.