alleryWhich tendency is called functional fixedness?
ARepeating one proven method every time
BIgnoring data that clashes with a belief
CBeing unable to conceive a novel use for an object
DAdding unrelated facts into a problem
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Being unable to conceive a novel use for an object
1. Functional fixedness is the tendency to view an object as having only one function.
2. The person cannot conceive of any novel use for it.
3. Repeating a proven method is mental set, and ignoring clashing data is confirmation bias.
_Source: Wikipedia, Problem solving, section Functional fixedness_
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