A person with a mental set:
A)breaks problems down into subproblems and subgoals
B)tends to persist in using the same problem-solving strategy time after time
C)benefits from the use of problem solving heuristics
D)finds connections between a current problem and previous problems that were solved

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A mental set refers to the tendency to approach problems in a certain way based on previous experiences with similar problems. This can lead a person to persist in using the same problem-solving strategy, even if it is not effective for the current problem.

A Person with a Mental Set