AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt
Functional fixedness is
A.failing to see novel uses for familiar objects
B.improved memory for functions
C.a type of amnesia
D.overuse of algorithms
Explanation
Core Concept
The candle problem: people miss that the box can be a shelf — habitual function blocks creative problem solving.
Correct Answer
Afailing to see novel uses for familiar objects
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