Which of the Following Impediments to Effective Problem Solving Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following impediments to effective problem solving is correctly matched with its definition?

• A)Functional fixedness-the tendency for old patterns of problem solving to persist
• B)Mental set-the tendency to think of an object only in terms of its customary use
• C)Confirmation bias-the tendency to favor existing hypotheses and to ignore evidence favoring alternatives
• D)Representative heuristic-involves judging the probability of an event on the basis of how easily the event can be recalled from memory

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Definitions:

Chromatid

Each of the two strands of a replicated chromosome, which are joined at the centromere before cell division.

Centromere

The area on a chromosome where spindle microtubules connect through the kinetochore during the process of cell division.

Chromatin

The complex of DNA and protein found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, playing a role in gene regulation and expression.

Homeostasis

The regulation of the internal environment within the body to maintain stable, constant conditions for living functions.