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Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
Topic 5.7
What evolution did the study of functional fixedness undergo within the field of psychology?
It was originally viewed as beneficial for quick problem-solving but is now considered harmful for cognition.
From being seen as an obstacle, it is now recognized as a common cognitive bias affecting innovative problem-solving capacity.
It is still seen as a minor aspect of cognition without much impact on problem-solving abilities.
Functional fixedness became irrelevant with advancements in neuroscience technologies.
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