A mental set exists when people
A) persist in using problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past.
B) place an unnecessary constraint on the solution to a problem.
C) assume that all the information provided in a problem is necessary to solve the problem.
D) perceive an item only in terms of its most common use.

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A mental set is when people persist in using problem-solving strategies that have worked for them in the past or are familiar to them, without considering other possible solutions. This can sometimes result in being stuck in a particular way of thinking or approaching a problem, limiting creativity and innovation.

A Mental Set Exists When People