To recreate Duncker's famous candle problem, research participants were given a candle, a book of matches, and a box of tacks. Their task was to find a way to attach the candle to the wall of the room, at eye level, so that it would burn properly and illuminate the room. One group of participants received a box full of tacks, while the other group received the tacks alongside the empty box. Which group was able to solve the problem? To recreate Duncker's famous candle problem, research participants were given a candle, a book of matches, and a box of tacks. Their task was to find a way to attach the candle to the wall of the room, at eye level, so that it would burn properly and illuminate the room. One group of participants received a box full of tacks, while the other group received the tacks alongside the empty box. Which group was able to solve the problem? Participants who were provided with the matches, a candle and a box full of tacks. Both groups were unable to come up with a proper solution. Both groups were equally likely to reach a solution, but their solutions were different