MacGyver, a fictional TV hero, was able to solve nearly any problem with duct tape, chewing gum, and some luck

Which of the following cognitive tendencies was one that MacGyver has clearly overcome?
A) Functional fixedness
B) Linguistic relativity
C) Mental sets
D) Availability heuristic


Answer: A

Psychology

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