Making several minor household repairs, Alyssa uses a shoe as a hammer and a butter knife as a screwdriver. Which of the following statements best characterizes Alyssa's problem solving?

A) She is constrained by a powerful mental set.
B) She has been released from a conventional mental set.
C) She is using means-end analysis.
D) She is in a period of incubation.

Mental Set

A frame of mind involving an established way of thinking, either due to habit or a desire to maintain a perceived efficiency in approaching problems.

Household Repairs

Household repairs involve fixing or mending various systems or structures within a home, addressing issues related to plumbing, electrical wiring, or structural damage.

Means-End Analysis

A problem-solving strategy that involves breaking down the problem into smaller parts and addressing these parts to reach the desired goal.