In attempting to solve the "nine dot problem" few individuals attempt to draw a line outside the imaginary boundary surrounding the nine dots.This is not a rule associated with the problem but is imposed by the problem solver.What is this an example of

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This is an example of unnecessary constraints, where individuals limit their problem-solving approach with assumed restrictions that are not part of the actual problem rules.

In Attempting to Solve the "Nine Dot Problem" Few Individuals