Question

a tendency to approach a problem in a particular way, as in a way that was successful in the past, is called ______. confirmation bias functional fixedness overconfidence mental set

Explanation:

• Confirmation Bias: The tendency to seek out, interpret, and recall information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs, not about problem - solving approaches.
• Functional Fixedness: A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, not about using past - successful approaches.
• Overconfidence: The tendency to overestimate one's abilities or the accuracy of one's beliefs, not related to problem - solving approaches.
• Mental Set: Defined as a tendency to approach a problem in a particular way, especially a way that was successful in the past.

Answer:

D. Mental Set