Which of the following is likely to reduce our ability to solve new problems?

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Functional fixedness is the tendency to view objects as only capable of serving their traditional or intended purposes. This restricts our ability to think of creative or alternative uses for them when solving new problems, limiting our problem-solving abilities. Analogies, means-ends analysis, and algorithms, on the other hand, are problem-solving strategies that can actually enhance our problem-solving abilities.

Which of the Following Is Likely to Reduce Our Ability