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NguyenJ

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on: Jun 20, 2018
In problem solving, an inability to think of or consider anything but the customary uses for objects and tools is referred to as __________.
 
  a. functional fixedness
  b. conditional reasoning
  c. causal analysis
  d. negative set

Question 2

The water jug experiment (Luchins, 1942) illustrates __________.
 
  a. preservative fixation
  b. Gestalt influences
  c. negative set
  d. insight through analogy


DylanD1323

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


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