Tom Is Baking Banana Bread,and the Recipe Calls for Half

question 90

Multiple Choice

Tom is baking banana bread,and the recipe calls for half a cup of margarine.When he realizes that he does not have any margarine,he gives up baking rather than using a substitute.His method of thinking reflects

• A)an algorithm.
• B)mental set.
• C)surface salience.
• D)functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from multiple alternatives.

Work Teams

Groups of employees who collaborate and share responsibilities to achieve common goals and deliver project outcomes.

Collective Work

Efforts undertaken by a group of individuals working together towards a common goal or project.

Personal Accountability

The willingness to take responsibility for one's own actions and their outcomes.