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xy-problem.md

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 > where the question is about an end user's attempted solution (X)
 > rather than the root problem itself (Y).
 
+The XY problem is an example of the [[einstellung-effect]].
+
 > [!quote] [_How To Ask Questions The Smart Way_ --- Eric Steven Raymond](http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html)
 > > [!quote] ["Questions Not To Ask"](http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html#classic)
 > > **Q:** How can I use X to do Y?
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 > > but I can't get FooDraw's color picker to take a hexadecimal RGB value.
 > >
 > > The second version of the question is smart.
-> > It allows an answer that suggests a tool better suited to the task.
+> > It allows an answer that suggests a tool better suited to the task.
+
+