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According to the mental set theory, why can past experience be a hindrance to problem solving?
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The mental set theory suggests that past experience can bias our thinking and make it difficult to approach a novel problem in a new and creative way. By fixating on previous strategies, we may be more likely to miss potential solutions.
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