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

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Definitions:

Postmortem

Analysis or examination conducted after death, often referring to autopsies or evaluations to determine cause of death.

Abnormalities

Deviations from the normal morphology, physiology, or behavior in organisms, often indicating a disorder or disease.

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A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, balance, and coordination.