Question

Matthew sees a nail sticking out from a board which he wishes to push inside. Though there is a brick lying nearby, it does not occur to him that it can serve well to fix the nail. Consequently, he wastes time searching for a hammer. Which of the following does Matthew exhibit?
a. Functional fixedness
b. Openness to experience
c. Algorithms
d. Usefulness and originality

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

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Answer 2

In this paragraph, Matthew exhibits Functional fixedness. Thus the correct answer is A.

What is functional fixedness?

A form of motivated reasoning known as functional fixedness involves a tendency to view things as only functioning in one specific way. Functional fixedness restricts a person's capacity for creativity and innovation, which reduces their ability to be unique.

Matthew exhibit functional fixedness as he limits his problem-solving capacity by not picking up the brick to fix the nail. He wasted his time searching for a hammer.

Therefore, option A  Functional fixedness is appropriate.

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