Al Goes Out One Frosty Morning to Find That His

question 184

Multiple Choice

Al goes out one frosty morning to find that his car is covered with a thick layer of frost.He needs to get to work and looks for his ice scraper.Unable to find it,he thinks a moment,reaches into his pocket and takes out a credit card from his wallet.In using the credit card as a makeshift ice scraper,Al has overcome:

• A)functional fixedness.
• B)confirmation bias.
• C)creativity bias.
• D)confirmation fixedness.

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Definitions:

Animatedly

With lively and enthusiastic expression or movements.

Arguing

Engaging in a discussion or dispute with someone in which differing opinions are expressed, often with the aim of persuading the other party.

Characteristically Aggressive

Frequently displaying behavior intended to harm or intimidate others.

Hostile Attribution Bias

The inclination to perceive the actions of others as being motivated by malice, regardless of whether those actions are unclear or harmless.