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 favour existing hypotheses and to ignore evidence favouring alternatives
D) confirmation bias - the tendency for old patterns of problem solving to persist