When tested with Karl Duncker's candle problem, five-year-old children showed no signs of functional fixedness because, compared to adults, the children
A)could visualize the problem better.
B)could physically manipulate the objects with more dexterity.
C)had less experience with the uses of the various objects.
D)had more experience with the uses of the various objects.

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Children showed no signs of functional fixedness in the candle problem primarily because they had less experience with the conventional uses of the objects involved, allowing them to think about the objects in more creative and unconventional ways.

When Tested with Karl Duncker's Candle Problem, Five-Year-Old Children Showed