"Einstellung is the development of a mechanized state of mind. Often called a problem solving set,..."

“Einstellung is the development of a mechanized state of mind. Often called a problem solving set, Einstellung refers to a person’s predisposition to solve a given problem in a specific manner even though better or more appropriate methods of solving the problem exist. The Einstellung effect is the negative effect of previous experience when solving new problems.”

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from Stowe Boyd http://www.stoweboyd.com/post/149077813977