Greg Ponders Over a Math Problem

question 6

Multiple Choice

Greg ponders over a math problem.He looks,frowns,and several minutes pass as he continues to study and shuffle his papers.All at once,he smiles,picks up his pencil,and writes down the correct answer.The suddenness of Greg's solution best exemplifies

• A)functional fixedness.
• B)insight.
• C)problem representation.
• D)transfer.

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Definitions:

Vesting Rights

Guarantee that when employees become participants in a pension plan and work a specified number of years, they will receive a pension at retirement age, regardless of whether they remained with the employer.

Pension Plan

A pension plan is a retirement plan that requires an employer to make contributions into a pool of funds set aside for a worker's future benefit. The funds are invested on the employee's behalf, and the earnings on the investments generate income to the worker upon retirement.

Retirement Age

The age at which a person is eligible to retire and receive full pension benefits, typically set by government policies or employment agreements.

Cafeteria-Style Plans

Employee benefit plans that allow workers to choose from a variety of pre-tax benefits, tailoring their benefits package to their specific needs.