Which of the Following Statements Best Expresses the Relationship Between

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between mental and functional fixedness?

• A)Functional fixedness is an example of a broader phenomenon known as mental set.
• B)Mental set is actually a specific instance of functional fixedness.
• C)Mental set and functional fixedness are the same thing.
• D)Functional fixedness and mental set are distinct problem-solving impediments.

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