As Part of His Homework Assignment, Kenny Memorized the Names

question 67

Multiple Choice

As part of his homework assignment, Kenny memorized the names of all the planets in the solar system, learned the distance between the Earth and the Sun, decided what items he still needed to research in the library, and spent some time daydreaming about space travel. In the most general sense, Kenny was engaged in:

• A)thinking.
• B)functional fixedness.
• C)constructing an algorithm.
• D)developing a heuristic.

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Definitions:

Gestures

Movements of the body or limbs that express or emphasize ideas, sentiments, or attitudes.

Transnational

Operations, influences, or activities that cross or extend beyond national boundaries.

Universal Meaning

A concept, symbol, or idea that is understood in the same way by all people, regardless of their cultural or linguistic background.

Informal E-Mail

A type of electronic communication that is not bound by formalities, often used for casual or personal interactions.