Robin and Roberta Are Working on a Math Problem

question 61

Multiple Choice

Robin and Roberta are working on a math problem. Robin keeps trying to use the formula that worked for previous problems but that is no longer helpful. Roberta is exasperated with Robin and says, "Robin, you are

• A)a victim of a mental set."
• B)using the anchoring heuristic."
• C)ignoring negative evidence."
• D)generating algorithms."

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