The tendency to perceive and approach problems in the same ways that have worked in the past is called ______.

A) mental set
B) means-end analysis
C) noncompensatory modeling
D) prototypical idealization

Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach problems in a certain way due to past experiences and habits, which can facilitate or hinder the discovery of solutions.

Means-End Analysis

A problem-solving technique that involves breaking down the problem into smaller parts and addressing each part to achieve the final goal.

Prototypical Idealization

The process of creating ideal models or examples in one's mind that represent the most typical or classic features of a particular category or concept.