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The Candle Problem

The Candle Problem. The study of Duncker(1945): Duncker performed a study in problem solving order to show functional fixedness . Participants were given the following materials: A candle Pegs Matches

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The Candle Problem

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  1. The Candle Problem • The study of Duncker(1945): • Duncker performed a study in problem solving order to show functional fixedness. • Participants were given the following materials: • A candle • Pegs • Matches The task was to attach the candle to the wall so that it does not drip onto the table below. Contributor © POSbase 2003

  2. The Candle Problem The solution is to attach the matchboxto the wall and to posit the candle on it. Matches When people come to the right solution, they often feel they had an insight. © POSbase 2003

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