The "hiker puzzle," which is presented in the textbook, illustrates the point that

a. functional fixedness adversely affects problem solving.
b. the way a problem is represented will affect its difficulty.
c. people tend to judge as valid those conclusions with which they agree.
d. a mental set can increase the speed of problem solving.

Answer: b. the way a problem is represented will affect its difficulty.

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