Joanne always attempts to discipline her child through grounding because it has worked in the past. Lately, it has not been working, but she keeps trying because it always worked before. Joanne has encountered which obstacle to problem solving?
A) Functional fixedness
B) An algorithm
C) A mental set
D) Underextension

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Joanne's reliance on grounding as a disciplinary method despite it not being effective in the present situation is indicative of a mental set, or a tendency to approach problems in a certain way that has worked in the past, but may not be effective in new situations. Functional fixedness pertains to a failure to use an object for a purpose other than its intended use, an algorithm is a step-by-step method of problem-solving, and underextension refers to a child's limited application of a word or concept.

Joanne Always Attempts to Discipline Her Child Through Grounding Because