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title: _Einstellung_ Effect
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# _Einstellung_ Effect
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The [_Einstellung_ effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einstellung_effect)
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is the tendency to use a familiar tool to solve a new problem
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even when another tool may be superior for the purpose.
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> \[It\]is the negative effect of previous experience when solving new problems.
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> When all you've got is a hammer,
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> everything looks like a nail.
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