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Matthew sees a nail sticking out from a board which he wishes to push inside. Though there is a brick lying nearby, it does not occur to him that it can serve well to fix the nail. Consequently, he wastes time searching for a hammer. Which of the following does Matthew exhibit?

A. Observer effect
B. Functional fixedness
C. Cognitive dissonance
D. Response bias

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I think the answer is A
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