Once We've Solved a Problem a Particular Way, We Tend

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Multiple Choice

Once we've solved a problem a particular way, we tend to stick to this strategy even when more efficient approaches exist. This is known as

• A) means-end analysis.
• B) functional fixedness.
• C) mental set.
• D) metacognition.

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