Which of the following impediments to effective problem solving is CORRECTLY matched with its definition?
A) functional fixedness - the tendency for old patterns of problem solving to persist
B) mental set - the tendency to think of an object only in terms of its customary use
C) confirmation bias - the tendency to favor existing hypotheses and to ignore evidence favoring alternatives
D) confirmation bias - the tendency for old patterns of problem solving to persist

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor existing hypotheses and to ignore evidence favoring alternatives. Functional fixedness (option A) is the tendency to use objects or concepts only in their typical/established way, while mental set (option B) is the tendency to think about a problem only in the way one has solved similar problems before. Option D is incorrect as it describes functional fixedness.

Which of the Following Impediments to Effective Problem Solving Is