Functional Fixedness Is the

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Multiple Choice

Functional fixedness is the

• A) inability to discover the relations among the parts of a problem.
• B) inability to carry out a sequence of transformations in order to reach a specific goal.
• C) tendency to perceive an item only in terms of its most common use.
• D) sudden discovery of the correct solution following incorrect attempts based primarily on trial and error.

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