Derek is under extreme stress because he is taking an exam that will determine his grade in the course. As a result of this pressure, he is trying to answer all of the questions on the exam using exactly the same procedure-even when that procedure isn't correct. Derek's situation illustrates the negative impact of
A. problem-focused coping strategies.
B. mental sets.
C. posttraumatic stress disorder.
D. functional fixedness.
Answer: B
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