Peg Is Trying to Change a Light Bulb in a Ceiling

question 31

Multiple Choice

Peg is trying to change a light bulb in a ceiling light, but she cannot reach the light even when she stands on a chair. She looks around the room, puzzled, and then suddenly realizes that she can reach the light by piling two telephone books on the chair and standing on them. Peg's approach to the problem can probably best be understood from which one of the following perspectives of problem solving?

• A) Stages of problem solving
• B) Trial-and-error
• C) The Gestalt notion of insight
• D) Response hierarchy

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Definitions:

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.

Physical Health

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Meta-analysis

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Mental Retardation

An outdated and offensive term previously used to describe individuals with significant intellectual disabilities; now more appropriately referred to as intellectual disability.