Which of the following impediments 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)Confirmation bias-the tendency to favor existing hypotheses and to ignore evidence favoring alternatives
D)Representative heuristic-involves judging the probability of an event on the basis of how easily the event can be recalled from memory

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Confirmation bias is accurately defined as the tendency to favor existing hypotheses and to ignore evidence that contradicts them, which can impede effective problem solving by limiting consideration of alternative solutions or perspectives.

Which of the Following Impediments to Effective Problem Solving Is