COGNITION
THINKING AND LANGUAGE
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Question
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Was not constrained by functional fixedness
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Was constrained by a mental set
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Was constrained by functional fixedness
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Used an algorithm to solve her problem
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Detailed explanation-1: -Janice forgot to pack a pillow for her camping trip, but used her down-filled jacket as a substitute pillow. This is an example of: overcoming functional fixedness.
Detailed explanation-2: -The mental set is an unconscious tendency to approach a problem in a particular way. Our mental sets are shaped by our past experiences and habits. Functional fixedness is a special type of mindset that occurs when the intended purpose of an object hinders a person’s ability to see its potential other uses.
Detailed explanation-3: -Heuristics can be mental shortcuts that ease the cognitive load of making a decision. Examples that employ heuristics include using trial and error, a rule of thumb or an educated guess.
Detailed explanation-4: -Heuristics are simple, thinking strategies that allow us to make judgments and solve problems efficiently. Heuristics are less time consuming, but more error-prone than algorithms. Heuristics make it easier for us to use simple principles to arrive at solutions to problems.