Which of the following is true of functional fixedness?

A. It involves an algorithm that guarantees a solution to a problem.
B. It is a problem-solving technique that involves innovative thinking.
C. It is the tendency to think of an object only in terms of its typical use.
D. It involves repeated tests for differences between the desired outcome and the current state.


Answer: C

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