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Which one of the following is not an obstacle in problem solving?

  1. A
    Anxiety
  2. B
    Negative mental set
  3. C
    Insight
  4. D
    Frustration

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Problem-solving can be hindered or helped by various cognitive and emotional conditions:
Obstacles: Anxiety (creates cognitive overload), Negative mental set (rigid fixation on past strategies that do not apply), and Frustration (reduces persistence).

Facilitators: Insight is the sudden realization of a problem's solution ("aha!" moment) and acts as a major catalyst, not an obstacle.

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Which one of the following is not an obstacle in problem solving?
A
Anxiety
B
Negative mental set
C
Insight
D
Frustration

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