Final answer:
In the condition where participants were given the tacks and the box separately, we would expect to see less functional fixedness.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the condition where participants were given the tacks and the box separately, we would expect to see a) less functional fixedness. Functional fixedness is a type of mental set where individuals have difficulty perceiving an object being used for something other than its intended purpose. In the original experiment conducted by Duncker (1945), participants were given a candle, a book of matches, and a box of thumbtacks and instructed to attach the candle to the wall without it dripping wax onto the table. Participants had to overcome functional fixedness to find a solution. In the condition where participants were given the tacks and the box separately, they may be more likely to think outside the box and consider alternative uses for the objects, leading to less functional fixedness.