A person who tends to rely on "tried and true" problem-solving strategies that have been successful in the past is likely to show evidence of functional fixedness.

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Functional fixedness refers to a cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, rather than being open to new methods. Relying on "tried and true" problem-solving strategies does not necessarily indicate functional fixedness, as it pertains more to problem-solving approaches rather than the use of objects.

A Person Who Tends to Rely on "Tried and True