A person who gets "hung up" on using a familiar object only in one certain way is exhibiting
A)a cultural barrier to problem solving.
B)functional fixedness.
C)an emotional barrier to problem solving.
D)tacit myopia.

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Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, which can hinder problem-solving and creativity.

A Person Who Gets "Hung Up" on Using a Familiar