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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Definitions:

Callout

An annotation on a drawing, usually detailing information of a specific feature, dimension, or instruction.

Field Welds

Welds performed at the construction site rather than in the workshop or factory, typically for assembling large structures.

Symbol

A token, figure, or word that denotes, symbolizes, or is perceived as characterizing a thought, object, or bond.

Center-To-Center Spacing

The distance measured from the center of one feature (such as a hole or pin) to the center of another, critical for part alignment and assembly.