Unable to Find a Needle and Thread, Kim Doesn't Consider

question 82

Multiple Choice

Unable to find a needle and thread, Kim doesn't consider using a stapler to temporarily fix the hem of her skirt. Her failure to consider the stapler BEST illustrates _____.

• A) functional fixedness
• B) a fixation
• C) confirmation bias
• D) mental set

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Definitions:

Ground Transportation

Travel or movement of people or goods using vehicles operating on the ground, such as buses, trains, or cars.

Air Freights

The transportation of goods by aircraft, a method often chosen for its speed and efficiency, especially for long-distance shipments of perishable or time-sensitive items.

Financial Condition

Refers to the current state of a person's or organization's financial health, assessing assets, liabilities, and liquidity.

Raw Materials

The basic materials from which goods are made.