Some people are unable to arrange six matches to form four equilateral triangles because they fail to consider a three-dimensional arrangement.This best illustrates the effects of ________ on problem solving.
A) fixation
B) heuristics
C) framing
D) overconfidence

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Fixation refers to the tendency to focus on a specific aspect of a problem, while ignoring other relevant information. In this case, people who cannot arrange the matches to form four equilateral triangles are fixated on a two-dimensional arrangement, and fail to consider the possibility of a three-dimensional arrangement.

Some People Are Unable to Arrange Six Matches to Form