In Attempting to Solve the "Nine Dot Problem" Few Individuals

question 153

Multiple Choice

In attempting to solve the "nine dot problem" few individuals attempt to draw a line outside the imaginary boundary surrounding the nine dots.This is not a rule associated with the problem but is imposed by the problem solver.What is this an example of

• A) trial-and-error learning 
• B) functional fixedness 
• C) mental set 
• D) unnecessary constraints

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Definitions:

Sensory Capacities

The maximum ability of the sensory system to detect, process, and respond to stimuli from the environment.

Sensory-Motor Skills

Skills involving the coordination of sensory inputs (like seeing or hearing) with motor actions, critical in childhood development for tasks like grasping and walking.

Physical Growth

The process by which a living organism increases in size and matures in physical characteristics.

Habituation

The psychological process through which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus and hence reacts less strongly over time.