Which of the Following Impediments to Effective Problem Solving Is

Multiple Choice

Which of the following impediments to effective problem solving is correctly matched with its definition?

A) Functional fixedness-the tendency for old patterns of problem solving to persist
B) Mental set-the tendency to think of an object only in terms of its customary use
C) Confirmation bias-the tendency to favor existing hypotheses and to ignore evidence favoring alternatives
D) Representative heuristic-involves judging the probability of an event on the basis of how easily the event can be recalled from memory