Using a wire coathanger to unclog a stopped toilet or fish a hair plug out of a blocked drain demonstrates that you are not hindered by ________.
A)functional fixedness
B)availability heuristic
C)mental sets
D)salience of surface characteristics

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Functional fixedness is the tendency to only think of objects in their traditional or intended use, and not consider alternative uses. Using a wire coathanger in this way demonstrates that the person is not limited by this type of thinking and is able to come up with creative solutions to practical problems. The other options listed (availability heuristic, mental sets, and salience of surface characteristics) do not apply as directly to this situation.

Using a Wire Coathanger to Unclog a Stopped Toilet or Fish