Functional fixedness refers to
A) continued use of problem solving strategies that have worked in the past.
B) arriving at a particularly insightful solution to a problem.
C) focusing on information that is irrelevant to the solution of the problem.
D) not seeing a new function for a familiar object.

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Functional fixedness refers to the tendency to see objects as having only one function, and not being able to imagine or use them in a different way. This can limit problem-solving abilities. Therefore, not seeing a new function for a familiar object is the best choice for what functional fixedness refers to.

Functional Fixedness Refers to