Joey picks up a brush, holds it like a sword, and fights off imaginary monsters.Matilda picks up the brush and brushes her hair.Matilda is demonstrating:

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Joey's behavior indicates a willingness to think outside the box and use the brush for a different purpose than intended (creativity), while Matilda is using the brush in the way it is typically used (functional fixedness). Functional fixedness refers to the tendency to only see an object in terms of its traditional use or purpose, rather than considering alternative uses or functions.

Joey Picks Up a Brush, Holds It Like a Sword