The tendency to perceive and approach problems in the same ways that have worked in the past is called:
A)mental set.
B)rule of thumb heuristic.
C)functional fixedness.
D)convergent thinking.

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Mental set refers to the tendency to approach problems with a mind-set of what has worked previously. This can sometimes result in a failure to consider novel solutions to a problem.

The Tendency to Perceive and Approach Problems in the Same