A Person Using Heuristics to Solve a Problem Would

question 92

Multiple Choice

A person using heuristics to solve a problem would

• A) demonstrate functional fixedness.
• B) take shortcuts.
• C) consider and evaluate every option.
• D) always find a solution.

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Definitions:

Nativist Perspectives

Nativist Perspectives are theories in psychology and linguistics that suggest certain skills or abilities are innate and hardwired into the brain at birth.

Evolutionary Perspectives

Approaches and explanations in various disciplines that consider the evolutionary origins of behaviors, traits, and structures.

Neural Makeup

The complex structural and functional composition of the nervous system, including all nerve cells and their connections.

Cognitive Abilities

Mental capabilities such as learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, remembering, and paying attention.