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Q1Which statement is incorrect regarding functional fixedness?
Functional fixedness is a barrier caused by seeing an object only in its customary function. It neither guarantees a solution nor operates like an algorithm; the algorithm is the step-by-step guaranteed procedure, while mental set is a separate barrier involving a familiar approach.
Q2Which statement best expresses the psychological meaning of a concept in thinking?
A concept is a mental category that groups objects or ideas by common features, and it is one of the building blocks of thought. The image-only, association-only and emotion-only options fail because thinking can use concepts, language, images and symbols, but a concept itself is not identical with any one of those narrower processes.
Q3In educational psychology, reasoning is best described as which form of thinking?
Reasoning is classified as directed or goal-oriented thinking because it is organized toward a conclusion. Undirected day-dreaming lacks that aim, and divergent response production belongs to creativity-related thinking rather than the core definition of reasoning.
Q4A learner keeps applying a familiar algebraic method to a new problem even after a simpler geometric representation would solve it more efficiently. Which barrier to problem-solving is illustrated?
Mental set, also called Einstellung, is the tendency to continue using a familiar solution pattern even when the task calls for a different or more efficient approach. Functional fixedness is a different barrier because it limits the perceived use of an object, not the choice of a familiar method.
Q5In problem-solving, which description most accurately distinguishes trial-and-error from insight?
Trial-and-error works through repeated attempts and correction, whereas insight is a sudden restructuring of the problem field. The other options either confuse these strategies with an algorithm or reverse gradual and sudden problem-solving processes.
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6According to Guilford's distinction between convergent and divergent thinking, which statement is correct?
7Which pair correctly distinguishes inductive reasoning from deductive reasoning?
8Which pair correctly matches the problem-solving procedure with its defining feature?
9Consider the following statements about thinking. I. Thinking is an internal symbolic activity. II. Thinking uses concepts, language, images and symbols. III. Thinking is always externally observable motor behaviour. Which statements are correct?
10Which statement best expresses the threshold hypothesis about creativity and intelligence?
11With reference to the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking, which statement is correct?
12Which option is incorrect regarding directed and undirected thinking?
13Consider the following statements about divergent thinking and creativity. I. Divergent thinking involves generating several possible responses. II. Divergent thinking underlies creativity in Guilford's view. III. Divergent thinking is the same as seeking one predetermined correct answer. Which statements are correct?
14Match the type of concept with its most appropriate example.
15Consider the following statements about barriers and strategies in problem-solving: 1. Mental set is the tendency to persist with a familiar method even when it is no longer efficient. 2. A heuristic guarantees the correct solution if followed exactly. 3. Functional fixedness limits the perceived use of an object to its usual function. Which statements are correct?