Asked by Douglas Morum on May 17, 2024
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Compared to older children and adults, young children appear to be ____________________ vulnerable to functional fixedness because they have less knowledge about typical uses for various objects.
Functional Fixedness
Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used.
Less Knowledge
A state of having limited information, awareness, or understanding about a subject or topic.
- Understand the concept of functional fixedness and its impact on problem-solving across different ages.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of functional fixedness and its impact on problem-solving across different ages.