Marilyn Was Asked to Solve a Series of Five Math

question 91

Multiple Choice

Marilyn was asked to solve a series of five math problems. The first four problems could only be solved by a particular sequence of operations. The fifth problem could also be solved following this sequence; however,a much simpler solution was possible. Marilyn did not realize this simpler solution and solved the problem in the way she had solved the first four. Her problem-solving strategy was hampered by

• A)insight.
• B)the overconfidence phenomenon.
• C)mental set.
• D)her lack of a prototype for the solution.

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