A jeweler is unable to fix a particular mounting in a ring because she can imagine only the conventional uses of her tools.Which of the following does this best demonstrate?
A)Syllogistic reasoning
B)Functional fixedness
C)Algorithmic thinking
D)Means-end analysis

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Functional fixedness is the cognitive bias that limits a person's ability to use an object or a tool in a way that is different from its conventional use. In this scenario, the jeweler's inability to fix the mounting in the ring is because she is only considering the conventional uses of her tools, which is an example of functional fixedness.

A Jeweler Is Unable to Fix a Particular Mounting in a Ring