Once we've solved a problem a particular way, we tend to stick to this strategy even when more efficient approaches exist. This is known as
A) means-end analysis.
B) functional fixedness.
C) mental set.
D) metacognition.

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Mental set is the tendency to approach problems using a method that has been successful in the past, even if a more efficient approach is available.

Once We've Solved a Problem a Particular Way, We Tend