Which of the Following Impediments to Effective Problem Solving Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following impediments to effective problem solving is correctly matched with an illustrative problem?

• A) mental set - 9-dot problem
• B) functional fixedness - Wason's 2-4-6 task
• C) mental set - string problem
• D) confirmation bias - 9-dot problem

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Definitions:

X Chromosomes

One of the two types of sex chromosomes, where two X chromosomes typically characterize females and one X and one Y chromosome characterize males.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that result from one fertilized egg splitting and developing into two embryos, sharing identical genetics.

Identical Twins

Twins that originated from the same fertilized egg, sharing all of their genetic material, and typically having very similar appearances.

Dizygotic Twins

Dizygotic twins, also known as fraternal twins, are produced from the fertilization of two separate eggs during the same pregnancy, sharing about 50% of their DNA.