Whenever we try solving a problem, we bring to that effort all kinds of assumptions, habits of mind, and preexisting knowledge and expectations. All these elements together make up one's __________.

A) mental set
B) representativeness heuristic
C) availability heuristic
D) analogical representation

Mental Set

A framework for thinking about a problem based on previous experiences and perceptions, which can both aid and limit problem-solving.

Assumptions

Premises or ideas accepted as true without proof or prior verification.

Preexisting Knowledge

The background information or understanding that an individual possesses before learning new information.