Which Barrier to Effective Problem Solving Is Illustrated by the Series

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which barrier to effective problem solving is illustrated by the series of water-jug problems described in your text

• A) irrelevant information
• B) functional fixedness 
• C) unnecessary constraints
• D) mental set

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Definitions:

Dark Triad Traits

A group of three personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, characterized by a lack of empathy, manipulativeness, and antisocial behavior.

Toxic

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Personality

Individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Manager

A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.