Some People Are Unable to Arrange Six Matches to Form

question 18

Multiple Choice

Some people are unable to arrange six matches to form four equilateral triangles because they fail to consider a three-dimensional arrangement.This best illustrates the effects of ________ on problem solving.

• A) fixation
• B) heuristics
• C) framing
• D) overconfidence

---

Definitions:

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone

A hormone involved in pigmentation, produced by the pituitary gland that triggers melanocytes to produce melanin.

Sella Turcica

A saddle-shaped depression in the sphenoid bone of the skull that houses the pituitary gland.

Pituitary

A small gland at the base of the brain, important for controlling growth, metabolism, and the function of other glands in the endocrine system.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, and other essential functions.