After using the same mathematical formula to solve the first nine problems of her homework assignment, a student automatically starts problem number ten using the same solution strategy. The student is demonstrating
a. a mental set.
b. syllogistic thinking.
c. a pragmatic reasoning schema.
d. functional fixedness.
Answer: a. a mental set.
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