You are asked to plant four small trees so that each is an equal distance from all the others.If you believe that the trees all have to be planted on level ground, you are exhibiting _____ and will be unable to correctly answer this problem.
A)disjunctive thinking
B)fixation
C)consolidation
D)functional incubation

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Fixation refers to being stuck on a particular way of thinking or problem-solving. Believing that the trees must be planted on level ground is an example of fixation because it limits the possible solutions. In reality, the trees could be planted on hills, with the distances adjusted accordingly, to ensure that they are all equidistant from each other.

You Are Asked to Plant Four Small Trees So That