Functional Fixedness Is Defined As

question 78

Multiple Choice

Functional fixedness is defined as:

• A) the tendency to view objects as functioning only in their usual or customary way.
• B) the process of coming to a conclusion or making a judgment without conscious awareness of the thought processes involved.
• C) the tendency to persist in solving problems with solutions that have worked in the past.
• D) the sudden realization of how a problem can be solved.

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Definitions:

Pseudostratified

Describes epithelial tissue that appears to be layered but all cells actually reach the basal surface, giving a deceptive appearance of stratification.

Transitional

Referring to a phase or state that is changing or evolving from one form or condition to another, often used in contexts such as transitional economies or transitional epithelium.

Stratified

Describes a structure that is arranged in layers or levels, often used when talking about certain types of epithelial cells.

Gap Junctions

Channels that allow for direct communication between the cytoplasm of adjacent cells, facilitating the transfer of ions and small molecules.