The nine dot problem (connect all dots with no more than three straight lines)illustrates that people
A)often forget problem goals
B)often impose unnecessary constraints
C)often fail to impose sufficient constraints
D)often forget the givens of a problem

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The nine dot problem requires participants to think outside the box and connect the dots by extending beyond the perceived constraints of the square created by the dots. Many individuals fail to solve this problem because they impose unnecessary constraints on themselves, such as staying within the boundary of the dots.

The Nine Dot Problem (Connect All Dots with No More