Which of the Following Impediments to Effective Problem Solving Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following impediments to effective problem solving is INCORRECTLY matched with an illustrative problem?

• A) mental set - 9-dot problem
• B) functional fixedness - Wason's 2-4-6 task
• C) mental set - string problem
• D) confirmation bias - 9-dot problem

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