The Tendency to Perceive a Problem in a Way That

question 174

Multiple Choice

The tendency to perceive a problem in a way that blinds us to possible solutions is called

• A)a mental set.
• B)divergent thought.
• C)a prototype.
• D)brainstorming.

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