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In times of stress, a person is likely to use mental sets when solving a problem. An example of a mental set is ____.
 
  a. thinking of objects only for their intended use
  b. a well-learned but inefficient approach to a problem
  c. a recurring intrusion of thoughts about the stressful event
  d. dwelling on potential negative outcomes

Question 2

While searching for an artifact, Indiana Jones is captured by mercenaries and tied up with rope. He keeps looking for a dagger or sword to cut the rope, not realizing that he could use a jagged rock instead. This is an example of how stress can cause ____.
 
  a. functional fixedness
  b. ruminative thinking
  c. catastrophizing
  d. cognitive restructuring


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mbcrismon

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
b

Answer to Question 2

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Lobcity

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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