A tendency to adopt a certain framework,strategy,or procedure,which can become an obstacle to successful problem solving,is called ______.
A)mental set
B)functional fixedness
C)well-defined thinking
D)ill-defined thinking

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A mental set is a tendency to approach situations in a certain way because that method has worked in the past, which can sometimes prevent seeing alternative solutions to a problem.

A Tendency to Adopt a Certain Framework,strategy,or Procedure,which Can Become