Gloria Thinks About the Solution to a Problem Regarding Homelessness

question 73

Multiple Choice

Gloria thinks about the solution to a problem regarding homelessness in Toronto.She asks herself what she needs to know in order to solve the problem.She tries to think about the problem in different and,possibly,creative ways.She is then able to clarify the problem and propose a potentially useful solution.The aspect of problem solving that Gloria's strategy exemplifies is

• A)flexibility.
• B)functional fixedness.
• C)response set.
• D)transfer.

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Definitions:

Group

Three or more people who work independently to attain organizational goals.

Collectivist Culture

A social pattern that emphasizes group goals and the importance of cohesion within social or occupational groups.

Greater Good

A principle that actions or policies are considered justifiable if they benefit the majority or improve the overall situation of a community or society.

Personal Values

are the principles and beliefs that guide an individual's behavior and decision-making processes.