After Solving a Series of Mathematical Problems Using a Complicated

question 26

Multiple Choice

After solving a series of mathematical problems using a complicated formula, Mark uses the same formula to solve another problem he could have solved using a much simpler formula. Mark's continued reliance on the complicated formula BEST illustrates which of the following?

• A) confirmation bias
• B) use of the availability heuristic
• C) mental set
• D) use of means-end analysis

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