In the Nine-Dot Problem Discussed in Your Textbook, the Rules

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the nine-dot problem discussed in your textbook, the rules do not specify that the lines cannot extend beyond the dots, however most people try to find a solution that follows this non-existent rule anyway. This is an example of:

• A) the anchoring effect.
• B) belief perseverance
• C) a goal state
• D) a self-imposed cognitive obstacle.

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