Which impediment to effective problem solving is correctly matched with its definition?
A)functional fixedness - the tendency for old patterns of problem solving to persist
B)mental set - the tendency to think of an object only in terms of its customary use
C)Neither functional fixedness nor mental set is correctly defined.
D)Both functional fixedness and mental set are correctly defined.

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Functional fixedness is correctly defined as the tendency to think of an object only in terms of its customary use, while mental set refers to the tendency for old patterns of problem solving to persist. Therefore, both definitions provided in the options are incorrect.

Which Impediment to Effective Problem Solving Is Correctly Matched with Its