alleryWhy do young children show less functional fixedness?
AThey know little about object uses
BThey have stronger mental sets
CThey always work in large groups
DThey avoid handling all objects
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. They know little about object uses
1. German and Barrett describe subjects becoming fixed on an object's design function.
2. Their research found that young children's limited knowledge of an object's intended function reduces this barrier.
3. So the lesser knowledge, not group work or stronger habits, explains it.
_Source: Wikipedia, Problem solving, section Functional fixedness_
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