Kareem Is Working on a Practical Problem with His 16-Year-Old

question 143

Multiple Choice

Kareem is working on a practical problem with his 16-year-old son,Josh,and his 8-year-old daughter,Lisa.They don't have the right tools for the job,and they need to come up with a creative solution that uses the items they have available.Based on research findings into the prevalence of functional fixedness,what should you predict

• A) Lisa is most likely to come up with a solution because, in general, young children are less vulnerable to functional fixedness. 
• B) Either Kareem or Josh is most likely to come up with a solution because, in general, males are less vulnerable to functional fixedness. 
• C) Josh is most likely to come up with a solution because, in general, older children and adolescents are less vulnerable to functional fixedness. 
• D) Kareem is most likely to come up with a solution because, in general, adults are less vulnerable to functional fixedness.

Understand the concept and application of unobtrusive measures in research.

Recognize the characteristics of a good theory in psychology.

Understand the difference between theories and hypotheses in research.

Grasp the importance of operational definitions in making abstract concepts measurable.

---

Definitions:

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, involved in complex behavioral and cognitive processes.

Distinct Sections

Separate or clearly differentiated parts of an object, document, or area.

Limbic System

An intricate network of nerves and pathways in the brain, encompassing multiple regions close to the cortex's boundary, is responsible for handling instinct and mood. It governs fundamental emotions like fear, pleasure, and anger, as well as primal urges such as appetite, reproductive behavior, dominance, and parental care.

Amygdala

A brain structure involved in the processing of emotions, particularly fear and pleasure.