Kip Is a Professional Auto Mechanic Whose Hobby Is Restoring

question 114

Multiple Choice

Kip is a professional auto mechanic whose hobby is restoring old cars. He picked up a classic Thunderbird convertible at an auction, but after spending several weekends tinkering with the engine, he still couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. As he was waking up one morning, he suddenly realized what the problem was. Kip's sudden realization of the problem's solution is an example of:

• A)mental set.
• B)a heuristic.
• C)insight.
• D)functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Distinctive Pattern

A unique or characteristic arrangement or sequence that sets something apart from others.

Behaviors

The actions or reactions of an individual or system in response to external or internal stimuli.

Archetype

A universally recognized symbol or character that recurs across cultures and literature, embodying typical patterns of human nature and experience.

Jungian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Carl Jung that emphasizes the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation.