Question

Individuals who have difficulty using a tool for anything other than its proper use may have difficulty solving a problem due to __________.
a. experiencing mental set
b. imposing unnecessary constraints
c. experiencing functional fixedness
d. focusing on irrelevant information

Answer 1

Individuals which would have such difficulties would most likely report that they're experiencing funcitonal fixedness - C. This is a phenomenon in which people cannot use certain tools for anything other than their official and proper use for which they were intended.

Answer 2

Answer:

C!! focusing on irrelevant information

Explanation:

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