Failing to see that a wrench can also be used to hammer a nail is an example of ________.

A) functional fixedness
B) reproductive thinking
C) positive transfer
D) learned helplessness

Functional Fixedness

Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, which can hinder the solving of new problems.

Positive Transfer

The beneficial effect of past learning on the acquisition of new knowledge or skills.