Which of the following impediments to effective problem solving is correctly matched with an illustrative problem?
A) mental set - 9-dot problem
B) functional fixedness - Wason's 2-4-6 task
C) mental set - string problem
D) confirmation bias - 9-dot problem

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The 9-dot problem is a classic example of a mental set, where individuals are constrained by their previous experiences and fail to think outside the box, literally and figuratively, to solve the problem.

Which of the Following Impediments to Effective Problem Solving Is