Which of the following explains why functional fixedness occurs?

a) Difficulty retrieving alternate context for an object from semantic memor
b) Lack of familiarity with problem solving materials
c) Reliance on overly complicated heuristics to approach problems
d) Rigid personality styles that stifle creativity

A

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