Using only the materials shown, problem solvers are asked to mount the candle on the wall. Few people consider using the tack box to hold the candle. What concept explains why most people fail to solve this problem?

A. Divergent thinking
B. Availability heuristic
C. Representative heuristic
D. Functional fixedness

Answer: D

Psychology

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