A Subject Who Fails to See That the Old Doorknob

question 159

Multiple Choice

A subject who fails to see that the old doorknob in the box could be used as a weight to hang on the balance scale is exhibiting _____ in trying to solve the problem of weighing objects.

• A)inductive thought
• B)functional fixedness
• C)a failure of short-term memory
• D)disjunctive thinking

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Definitions:

Theoretical Perspective

A conceptual framework used to analyze and explain phenomena, guiding how data is collected and interpreted.

Gender

A social construct that involves the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Hegemonic Masculinity

The dominant form of masculinity that is culturally emphasized and valued, often at the expense of subordinating other genders and masculinities.

Gendered Expectations

Social norms and roles that are assigned to individuals based on their perceived or actual sex, influencing how they should behave, appear, and engage in society.