Unable to find a needle and thread, Kim doesn't consider using a stapler to temporarily fix the hem of her skirt. Her failure to consider the stapler BEST illustrates _____.

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Functional fixedness refers to the tendency to think of an object only in terms of its common use, thus limiting creative problem-solving. In this case, Kim was unable to think of the stapler as a tool for temporarily fixing the hem of her skirt because she was fixed on its primary function as a paper fastener.

Unable to Find a Needle and Thread, Kim Doesn't Consider