Question

When we get stuck in the mindset that an object can only be used in it's usual function, we call this _________________. Group of answer choices fixation confirmation bias mental set functional fixedness representative heuristic

Answer 1

This is called "functional fixedness".

Step-by-step explanation:

"Functional fixedness" is a type of cognitive bias in which a person who has always known an object to be used for one particular purpose, believes it can only be used for that purpose and nothing else.

As such, the person is not creative in the use of that object.

For example, a phone screen, in the absence of a mirror, may be used as one. However, someone exhibiting functional fixedness may overlook this possibility.