When College Students Are Asked to Solve a Puzzle Problem

question 14

Multiple Choice

When college students are asked to solve a puzzle problem independently, only about 10 percent solve it correctly. Then, when students who did not solve the problem are allowed to discuss the problem together, 75 percent get it right. This illustrates the participants' _____.

• A) emotional flexibility
• B) emotional inflexibility
• C) cognitive flexibility
• D) cognitive inflexibility

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Definitions:

Shared Attitudes

Common beliefs or opinions held by a group of people that influence their behaviors and perceptions.

Geographic Region

A specific area or section of space that is identified or defined by its natural or human-made characteristics.

Change Blindness

See inattentional blindness.

Background Objects

Elements in a visual scene that are not the primary focus of attention and are often perceived without conscious effort.