Which one of the following examples most clearly illustrates the effect of mental set on problem solving?
A)Albert can't find the right size of test tube to complete a chemistry lab.
B)Bradley is trying to solve a physics problem on a class exam.He is so anxious that he can't remember how to do the problem.
C)Charlie is doing a series of addition problems.He overlooks the subtraction sign on the last problem, so he adds when he should subtract.
D)Doug is angry that another boy stole his bicycle, and so he steals a bicycle from someone else.

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This example illustrates mental set because Charlie has become accustomed to solving addition problems and is not considering the possibility that the problem may require subtraction. He is stuck in a particular way of thinking, or mental set, that prevents him from seeing other possible solutions.

Which One of the Following Examples Most Clearly Illustrates the Effect