When Ian was attempting to assemble a piece of furniture, he knew that a part of it needed to be attached, but it was in an area that was difficult to reach. He considered several ways to attach the part and decided that using a glue gun would produce a workable solution to the problem. In this instance, Ian was using
A) an algorithmic strategy.
B) functional fixedness to solve the problem.
C) insightful problem solving.
D) a functional solution to solve the problem.

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Ian was using a functional solution to solve the problem by considering different methods and choosing one that would work, even though it might not be the conventional or intended method for assembling the furniture. This demonstrates practical problem-solving rather than relying on a fixed method or sudden insight.

When Ian Was Attempting to Assemble a Piece of Furniture