A Mental Block to Creative Thinking That Involves Fear of Making

question 182

Multiple Choice

A mental block to creative thinking that involves fear of making a mistake or excessive self-criticism is called a(n)

• A)perceptual set.
• B)emotional barrier.
• C)conceptual block.
• D)functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Cells in the nervous system specialized for the transmission of information via chemical and electrical signals.

Occipital

Pertaining to the occipital lobe, a region of the brain located at the back of the head that is responsible for processing visual information.

Cerebral Cortex

The brain's outermost layer responsible for higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception, cognition, and motor control.

Facial Muscle Movements

Contractions and relaxations of muscles in the face, responsible for creating facial expressions.