In the nine-dot problem discussed in your textbook, the rules do not specify that the lines cannot extend beyond the dots, however most people try to find a solution that follows this non-existent rule anyway. This is an example of:
A) the anchoring effect.
B) belief perseverance
C) a goal state
D) a self-imposed cognitive obstacle.

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The fact that people try to find a solution that follows a non-existent rule shows that they have created a self-imposed cognitive obstacle. The other options such as the anchoring effect, belief perseverance, and goal state do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

In the Nine-Dot Problem Discussed in Your Textbook, the Rules