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The Candle Problem Setup
The candle problem presents participants with a set of items, typically a candle, a book of matches, and a box of thumbtacks. The objective is to affix the candle to a wall in such a way that it will not drip wax onto the floor or table below.
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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?