When Someone Does Not See That a Tool Can Be

question 114

Multiple Choice

When someone does not see that a tool can be used for something other than its intended purpose, then ________________ can be said to have occurred.

• A) the anchoring effect
• B) confirmation bias
• C) functional fixedness
• D) the representative heuristic

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Definitions:

Awe

An emotional response to witnessing something majestic, grand, or beyond ordinary, often leading to a sense of being overwhelmed in a positive way.

Mindfulness

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, often used as a therapeutic technique.

Flow

A mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment.

Nirvana

In Buddhism, a transcendent state of ultimate peace and highest happiness, free from suffering, desire, and the cycle of death and rebirth.