My Exposure to the Typical Use of Objects in My

question 61

Multiple Choice

My exposure to the typical use of objects in my culture may render me less able to find novel solutions to problems. This is referred to as ________.

• A)functional fixedness
• B)availability heuristic
• C)mental sets
• D)salience of surface characteristics

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Definitions:

Friends

Individuals with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.

Employer

An individual or organization that hires and pays people to work for them, offering wages or salaries in exchange for the employees' labor or services.

TV Stations

Broadcasting outlets that transmit television programs for public or cable viewing, often catering to specific demographics or interests.

Dissociative Reference Group

A group with which individuals do not want to associate, influencing their behavior by avoidance.