Concerning the Candle Problem Presented in Your Textbook, Students Who

question 207

Multiple Choice

Concerning the candle problem presented in your textbook, students who saw the box in which the materials were presented as only a container rather than as a part of the solution were exhibiting _____ regarding the box.

• A)mental consolidation
• B)functional fixedness
• C)retroactive interference
• D)cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Transparent

Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen; clear; see-through.

Anterior Portion

The anterior portion refers to the front part of an object or organism, often used in anatomical context to describe the position of structures within the body.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, responsible for refracting light.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupil.