The problem-solving pitfall of a mental set was demonstrated most clearly in
A)Luchins' water jar problem
B)the Tower of Hanoi problem
C)the "Linda the feminist bank teller" example
D)"The Crow and the Trains" problem

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Luchins' water jar problem is a classic example demonstrating the mental set pitfall, where individuals persist in using a previously successful problem-solving strategy even when a simpler solution is available.

The Problem-Solving Pitfall of a Mental Set Was Demonstrated Most