The tendency to view an object as having only one purpose or use is called
A) confirmation bias.
B) functional fixedness.
C) mental set.
D) availability heuristic.

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Functional fixedness is the tendency for people to view objects as having only one purpose or use. This mental bias can limit creativity and problem-solving abilities as it prevents individuals from seeing novel or unconventional uses for familiar objects.

The Tendency to View an Object as Having Only One