Einstellung Effect
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The Einstellung effect is the tendency to stick with familiar solutions and strategies even when better or simpler options are available.
Cognitive Biases / Problem-solving
/ Mental set effect
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Explore 2 cognitive biases related to this topic.
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The Einstellung effect is the tendency to stick with familiar solutions and strategies even when better or simpler options are available.
Cognitive Biases / Problem-solving
/ Mental set effect
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Functional fixedness is the tendency to see objects and resources only in terms of their usual functions, making it harder to spot creative uses.
Cognitive Biases / Creativity and problem-solving
/ Fixation on conventional use