When Dobrila uses a dime as a screwdriver she is overcoming
A) belief perseverance.
B) functional fixedness.
C) positive test strategy.
D) conformational bias.

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Functional fixedness is the cognitive bias that limits a person to use an object only in the most common or traditional way. In this case, using a dime as a screwdriver is an example of overcoming functional fixedness as Dobrila is utilizing the dime for a purpose other than its traditional use.

When Dobrila Uses a Dime as a Screwdriver She Is