A Block to Problem Solving That Comes from Thinking About

question 127

Multiple Choice

A block to problem solving that comes from thinking about objects only in terms of their most common or typical use is called ________.

• A) mental set
• B) means-end analysis
• C) noncompensatory modeling
• D) functional fixedness

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Definitions:

Stimulus Reward

A concept in psychology where a stimulus leads to a behavior that is then rewarded, reinforcing the behavior.

Successive Series

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Frequency Marketing

A marketing strategy that rewards customers based on the frequency of their purchases to encourage repeat business.

Conspicuous Consumption

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