>[!abstract] >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. It is the negative effect of previous experience when solving new problems. The Einstellung effect has been tested experimentally in many different contexts. (Wikipedia, 2025). >[!related] >- **North** (upstream): — >- **West** (similar): [[Best practices and lessons learned]]; [[Curse of knowledge]] >- **East** (different): [[Shoshin]]; >- **South** (downstream): —