Mental Set
Definition
A mental set is our tendency to approach situations in certain ways because that method worked in the past.
Related terms
Functional Fixedness: The inability to see an object as useful for any other use other than the one for which it was intended.
Confirmation Bias: The tendency to search for information that confirms our preconceptions while ignoring or devaluing information that contradicts them.
Perseveration: The repetition of a particular response (such as a word, phrase, or gesture) despite its lack of relevance in the current context.
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