People often find it difficult to solve a problem by using a familiar object in a novel way.What is this called

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Functional fixedness refers to the cognitive bias that occurs when individuals are unable to consider using an object in a way that is different from its typical or expected use. It can make it difficult to solve problems creatively or outside of established norms. The other options, such as mental set or irrelevant information, may also contribute to problem solving difficulties, but they are not specifically related to the inflexibility associated with functional fixedness.

People Often Find It Difficult to Solve a Problem by Using