Question 1

As a barrier to problem-solving,the fear of making a fool of yourself or of making a mistake is called a(n) __________ barrier.
A)cultural
B)learned
C)perceptual
D)emotional

Accepted Answer

The fear of making a fool of yourself or of making a mistake is related to emotions, so it is an emotional barrier. Options A and B are related to the culture or the learning process, respectively. Option C is related to how individuals perceive situations, which is not directly related to making a mistake or being embarrassed.

Question 2

In an example from your textbook,subjects were exposed to the following problem: A $5 bill is placed on a table and a stack of objects is balanced precariously on top of the bill.The problem is to remove the $5 bill without touching or moving any of the objects on top of it.The best solution to this problem involves tearing the money.People who fail to solve this problem because they were taught that it is "taboo" to destroy "things of value" are probably experiencing which barrier to problem-solving?
A)pragmatic
B)learned
C)perceptual
D)emotional

Accepted Answer

The barrier to problem-solving being experienced by these individuals is the learned barrier, as they have been taught a societal norm ("taboo" against destroying things of value) that is hindering their ability to come up with the most effective solution to the problem.

Question 3

Beliefs,such as "fantasy and playfulness are only for children," can interfere with problem­solving and are called __________ barriers.
A)cultural
B)learned
C)perceptual
D)emotional

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Because psychology students tend to define "negative" as "bad," students often incorrectly define "negative reinforcement" as a punishment.This illustrates which barrier to problem­solving?
A)emotional
B)cultural
C)learned
D)perceptual

Accepted Answer

Learned barriers to problem solving involve incorrect beliefs or assumptions that people have acquired over time. In this case, psychology students have learned to associate the term "negative" with "bad," leading to a misunderstanding of the concept of "negative reinforcement" in the context of psychology.

Question 5

You are working on a group project with three other students,who appear to already be friends.You have some suggestions you would like to make,but decide to just follow the other members' ideas,because you do not believe your ideas would be accepted.This illustrates which type of barrier to problem solving?
A)emotional
B)cultural
C)learned
D)perceptual

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A cultural barrier to creative problem-solving would involve
A)a fear of making a fool of oneself.
B)values or norms that prevent a new approach.
C)an inability to see new uses for familiar objects.
D)habits that prevent looking at another aspect of the problem.

Accepted Answer

Cultural barriers can stem from values or norms that prevent individuals from considering or implementing new approaches. These barriers can create resistance to change and limit creative problem-solving. The other options (fear of embarrassment, inability to see new uses, and habits) may also be barriers, but they are not necessarily related to culture.

Question 7

Common mental blocks that can hinder problem-solving include all of the following types EXCEPT for __________ barriers.
A)cultural
B)emotional
C)implicit
D)perceptual

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Functional fixedness,or conventions about uses or meanings,fall under the category of which barriers to problem solving?
A)cultural
B)learned
C)perceptual
D)emotional

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

One barrier to the use of group learning in the American classrooms is the view by some parents and teachers that students should strive for independence and self-sufficiency in their learning.Thus,the barrier to the use of group learning would be classified as a(n) _______ barrier.
A)emotional
B)learned
C)cultural
D)perceptual

Accepted Answer

This barrier is related to cultural beliefs and values surrounding education and learning. Some cultures place a high value on individualism and independence, which can make group learning and collaboration less appealing.

Question 10

A mental block to problem solving that is due to excessive self-criticism or involves an inablity to tolerate ambiguity is called
A)perceptual consolidation.
B)an emotional barrier.
C)a conceptual block.
D)functional fixedness.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A corporate manager wants to solve a business problem but becomes stern and angry when members of his marketing team joke playfully about possible solutions.This manager is exhibiting which barrier to problem solving?
A)cultural
B)learned
C)perceptual
D)emotional

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

An architect is afraid to try an unconventional design because she fears that other architects will think her design is impractical and unattractive.This architect's problem­solving is being blocked by which type of barrier?
A)learned
B)emotional
C)perceptual
D)pragmatic

Accepted Answer

The architect's fear of criticism from her peers is an emotional barrier, as it involves her feelings and anxieties about potential negative judgments, which hinders her willingness to explore innovative solutions.

Question 13

Learned barriers to problem-solving would include
A)excessive self-criticism.
B)taboos.
C)inability to tolerate ambiguity.
D)an active fantasy life.

Accepted Answer

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A)excessive self-criticism.
B)taboos.
C)inability...

Question 14

Seeing the world without preconceptions tends to lead to
A)fixation and an inability to find new solutions.
B)more creativity and better solutions.
C)functional fixedness in the use of objects.
D)an inflexible and dogmatic approach to dealing with the world.

Accepted Answer

Seeing the world without preconceptions allows for a more open-minded and creative approach, leading to better solutions.

Question 15

Habits that lead to a failure to identify important elements of a problem are referred to as which type of barrier to problem-solving?
A)emotional
B)cultural
C)perceptual
D)learned

Accepted Answer

Perceptual barriers are habits or biases that prevent us from accurately perceiving important elements of a problem. These can include things like selective attention, confirmation bias, and perceptual sets. Emotional barriers refer to emotional states or biases that can interfere with problem-solving, while cultural and learned barriers refer to beliefs or assumptions that may be specific to a particular culture or individual upbringing.

Question 16

A cook does not have any clean mixing bowls and has no way to wash them.If this cook fails to see that he could use a frying pan or part of his double boiler as a mixing bowl,he is exhibiting which barrier to problem-solving?
A)emotional
B)cultural
C)learned
D)perceptual

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Your professor poses a question to your class about information in your assigned reading.Although you think you might know the answer,you don't raise your hand to answer because you're afraid that if you're wrong,the other students might laugh at you.You are experiencing which barrier to problem-solving?
A)cultural
B)learned
C)perceptual
D)emotional

Accepted Answer

The barrier to problem-solving being described is emotional. The fear of being laughed at by other students is an emotional fear that is preventing the individual from sharing their idea or attempting to answer the professor's question.

Question 18

A beginning artist concentrates on drawing a vase of flowers without seeing that the "empty" spaces around the vase are part of the composition,too.This illustrates which barrier to problem-solving?
A)emotional
B)cultural
C)learned
D)perceptual

Accepted Answer

This scenario illustrates the perceptual barrier to problem-solving, as the artist is only focusing on the subject (the vase of flowers) and not perceiving the larger context in which it exists (the empty spaces around it).

Question 19

You tell your parents about the "funny stories" that your psychology teacher uses to explain various concepts and theories.Your parents respond that they are not sending you to college to hear "funny stories" and that the teacher should lecture on the subject like when they went to college.Which barrier to problem solving is illustrated by your parents' comment?
A)emotional barrier
B)cultural barrier
C)learned barrier
D)perceptual barrier

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

One of the ways we can avoid fixations in problem-solving would be to
A)visualize the solution rather than physically moving items around.
B)physically interact with aspects of the problem rather than deal with them intellectually.
C)focus on the first solution that comes to mind.
D)take a more flexible approach in categorizing the world.

Accepted Answer

Taking a more flexible approach in categorizing the world can help avoid fixations in problem-solving. This means being open to different possibilities and not being limited by pre-existing categories or assumptions. This can lead to more creative and effective problem-solving solutions. Options A and B may be helpful in some situations, but they are not the best overarching strategies for avoiding fixations. Option C is likely to limit creativity and problem-solving effectiveness.

Quiz 38: Cognition and Intelligence: Problem Solving

As a barrier to problem-solving,the fear of making a fool of yourself or of making a mistake is called a(n) __________ barrier.

Beliefs,such as "fantasy and playfulness are only for children," can interfere with problemsolving and are called __________ barriers.

Because psychology students tend to define "negative" as "bad," students often incorrectly define "negative reinforcement" as a punishment.This illustrates which barrier to problemsolving?

A cultural barrier to creative problem-solving would involve

Common mental blocks that can hinder problem-solving include all of the following types EXCEPT for __________ barriers.

Functional fixedness,or conventions about uses or meanings,fall under the category of which barriers to problem solving?

One barrier to the use of group learning in the American classrooms is the view by some parents and teachers that students should strive for independence and self-sufficiency in their learning.Thus,the barrier to the use of group learning would be classified as a(n) _______ barrier.

A mental block to problem solving that is due to excessive self-criticism or involves an inablity to tolerate ambiguity is called

A corporate manager wants to solve a business problem but becomes stern and angry when members of his marketing team joke playfully about possible solutions.This manager is exhibiting which barrier to problem solving?

An architect is afraid to try an unconventional design because she fears that other architects will think her design is impractical and unattractive.This architect's problemsolving is being blocked by which type of barrier?

Learned barriers to problem-solving would include

Seeing the world without preconceptions tends to lead to

Habits that lead to a failure to identify important elements of a problem are referred to as which type of barrier to problem-solving?

A cook does not have any clean mixing bowls and has no way to wash them.If this cook fails to see that he could use a frying pan or part of his double boiler as a mixing bowl,he is exhibiting which barrier to problem-solving?

A beginning artist concentrates on drawing a vase of flowers without seeing that the "empty" spaces around the vase are part of the composition,too.This illustrates which barrier to problem-solving?

One of the ways we can avoid fixations in problem-solving would be to