A problem is presented in the textbook that involves arranging six matches to make four triangles
The triangles must be the same size, and each side must be equal to the length of one match. Most people are initially unable to solve this problem because they assume incorrectly that the matches must be arranged on a flat surface rather in a three- dimensional pyramid shape. This incorrect assumption illustrates how which of the following can be a major barrier to creative thinking?
a. a mental set
b. divergent thinking
c. a prototype
d. incubation
ANSWER: a
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a. Mostly localized b. Mostly distributed c. Both localized and distributed d. None of the above
The independent variable corresponds to what a researcher thinks is the
A) cause. B) effect. C) third variable. D) uncontrollable factor.