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Solution to the Candle Problem
The solution to the candle problem requires overcoming functional fixedness by repurposing the thumbtack box. Instead of viewing it solely as a container for tacks, it must be seen as a potential shelf. The box is emptied, attached to the wall with a thumbtack, and the candle is then placed inside it.
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Solution to the Candle Problem
A researcher presents a participant with a candle, a book of matches, and a box full of thumbtacks. The task is to affix the candle to a corkboard wall so that it burns without dripping wax on the floor. Based on the typical performance in this task, what is the most significant cognitive hurdle participants must overcome?