In studying for a test, Harry always highlights passages in his textbooks and reviews the highlighted sections. Recently, in his Management class, Harry did not receive a good grade on his first exam. Sally suggested that Harry try studying a different way by writing down the highlighted passages on paper. Harry refused, saying, "It has always worked before, why change? " Which conceptual block is Harry experiencing?
A) Constancy
B) Artificial constraint
C) Compression
D) Complacency

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Harry is experiencing the conceptual block of constancy, which is the tendency to rely on familiar methods or ideas instead of exploring alternative solutions. Despite receiving a poor grade on his exam, Harry is hesitant to change his study habits and is reluctant to consider Sally's suggestion to try a different approach to studying. Constancy blocks creativity and innovation by limiting our willingness to experiment and take risks.

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