Functional fixedness is a term which refers to _______.

A. the ability to combine mental elements in new and useful ways
B. the tendency to habitually use methods of problem-solving that have worked for you in the past
C. a period of not thinking about a problem that helps one solve the problem
D. being able to see objects only in their familiar roles


Answer: D

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