Suppose Your Friend Ellen Has Lost the Back to Her

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose your friend Ellen has lost the back to her earring.She looks around her room,picks up a pencil,removes the eraser,and uses the eraser as a substitute for the missing part.According to the chapter on problem solving,Ellen

• A)has solved an ill-defined problem.
• B)is too heavily guided by mental set.
• C)has focused on the initial state.
• D)has overcome functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Analyze Ideas

The systematic examination of concepts or proposals to understand their components, relationships, and implications.

Persistent

The quality of continuing steadfastly or firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Mental Models

Internal representations of external reality that people use to understand and interact with the world around them, influencing decision-making and behavior.

Social Approval

The affirmative recognition or endorsement from others within a social context, often influencing behavior and decisions.