Despite Having Various Strategies to Solve Problems,psychologists Have Identified a Number

question 22

Multiple Choice

Despite having various strategies to solve problems,psychologists have identified a number of cognitive tendencies that act as barriers to problem solving.Which of the following is NOT a common internal obstacle?

• A) Mental set
• B) Confirmation bias
• C) Functional fixedness
• D) Social desirability bias

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