Not considering using an item (e.g. dime) in a non-traditional way (e.g. as a screwdriver) is an example of

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Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias that limits a person to think of an object only in terms of its traditional use, ignoring any alternative use. Therefore, not considering using an item in a non-traditional way is an example of functional fixedness. Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one's pre-existing beliefs, while framing effect is the way in which the presentation of choices affects decision-making. The base-use effect is a phenomenon where people tend to overvalue the original purpose of an object over its potential alternative uses. None of these choices fit the given scenario.

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