Scott Has Been Trying to Write Some Computer Code,but It

question 163

Multiple Choice

Scott has been trying to write some computer code,but it isn't working.He decided to go to bed and try again in the morning,and when he started again he immediately detected and fixed the problem.What does this example illustrate

• A) incubation effect 
• B) field dependence 
• C) searching for analogies 
• D) mental set

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Definitions:

Dependent Variables

In an experimental setting, these are the variables that are tested and measured to see how they are influenced by changes in independent variables.

Control Group

In experimental research, the group of subjects not exposed to the treatment, used as a baseline to compare with the treatment group.

Caffeine

A stimulant drug found in coffee, tea, and certain soft drinks, known to increase alertness.

Reaction Time

The interval between the presentation of a stimulus and the initiation of the response to that stimulus.