The Tendency to Think of an Object Only in Terms

question 77

Multiple Choice

The tendency to think of an object only in terms of its typical use is known as __________.

• A)mental set
• B)heuristics
• C)functional fixedness
• D)means-ends

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications used to treat depression by altering chemicals in the brain that are involved in mood regulation.

Side Effects

Secondary, typically undesirable effects of a drug or medical treatment.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A biomedical treatment that involves inducing seizures in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Inhumane

Actions or conditions that are cruel, lacking compassion or mercy for humans or animals.