After Solving a Series of Mathematical Problems Using a Complicated

question 78

Multiple Choice

After solving a series of mathematical problems using a complicated formula, Mark used the same formula to solve another problem that he could have solved in a much simpler way. Mark's reliance on the formula he had recently used BEST illustrates which of the following?

• A) perceptual constancy
• B) contextual effect
• C) perceptual set
• D) perceptual organization

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Definitions:

Social Philosophy

A branch of philosophy that deals with the study of society and its institutions, addressing questions about justice, rights, and the nature of social relations.

Unequal

Imbalanced or unfairly distributed, often referring to situations where resources, power, or opportunities are not distributed evenly among individuals or groups.

Equal

Having the same value, measure, or quantity as another object or condition.

Plato

An eminent figure in philosophy, whose work laid the foundations for Western philosophical thought, emphasizing forms, ethics, and political theory.