What Is Functional Fixedness

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is functional fixedness

• A) the inability to discover the relations among the parts of a problem 
• B) the sudden discovery of the correct solution following incorrect attempts based primarily on trial and error 
• C) the inability to carry out a sequence of transformations in order to reach a specific goal 
• D) the tendency to perceive an item only in terms of its most common use

Understand the health care needs and concerns of the elderly, including the importance of exercise and nutrition.

Recognize the significance of social support and activities in the well-being of the elderly.

Understand the challenges and solutions related to caregiving for the elderly.

Recognize the importance of health screenings and preventive care for the elderly.

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Definitions:

Mean

A statistical measure representing the average value of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values.

Median

A statistical measure representing the middle value in a data set, where half the numbers are above and half are below.

Mode

Can refer to a manner of doing something, a specific condition of operation, or the most frequently occurring value in a set of data.

Sampling

The process of selecting a subset of individuals, items, or data from a larger population to estimate characteristics of the whole population.