Which One of the Following Examples Most Clearly Illustrates How

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples most clearly illustrates how mental set can interfere with problem solving?

• A) A few days after an argument with her boyfriend, Abigail wants to make amends, but the boyfriend tells her that he is now dating someone else.
• B) Bernadette needs to calculate the volume of a pyramid. She knows she learned the correct formula in class, but she can't seem to remember it now.
• C) Corinne is working on a jigsaw puzzle. One of the pieces to the puzzle is missing.
• D) Danielle's car won't start. It doesn't occur to her that she can take the bus to work because she has always driven her car to work before.

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Definitions:

Organization Structure

The arrangement of departments, roles, and responsibilities within a company, defining how activities are directed to achieve goals.

Determinants of Performance

Factors or elements that significantly influence the output, efficiency, or effectiveness of individuals, teams, or organizations.

Essential Operations

Core activities necessary for an organization or system to function effectively.

Minimizes Costs

Strategies or actions taken to reduce expenses and financial outlay in business operations or personal budgeting.