The radiation problem was used in your text to illustrate the role of _________________ in problem solving.
A) means-end analysis
B) functional fixedness
C) analogy
D) mental set

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The radiation problem involves using an analogy to solve the problem. The participants were given a similar situation (a doctor treating cancer) and were able to transfer that knowledge to the current situation (treating the contaminated patient). This shows the use of analogical thinking in problem solving.

The Radiation Problem Was Used in Your Text to Illustrate