A Jeweler Is Unable to Fix a Particular Mounting in a Ring

question 68

Multiple Choice

A jeweler is unable to fix a particular mounting in a ring because she can imagine only the conventional uses of her tools.Which of the following does this best demonstrate?

• A)Syllogistic reasoning
• B)Functional fixedness
• C)Algorithmic thinking
• D)Means-end analysis

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Definitions:

Spatial Ability

The ability to mentally rotate objects.

Cognitive Rotation

The mental ability to rotate objects or oneself in three-dimensional space to analyze or solve spatial problems.

Mental Imagery

The representation of sensory experiences in the mind, which can include visual, auditory, and other sensory systems, in the absence of external stimuli.

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Medical doctors specializing in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.