Asked by
Jenna Kohler
on Oct 30, 2024
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Which of the following statements identifies a limitation of the use of analogy as an aid to problem solving?
A) The use of analogy rarely leads to a problem's solution.
B) Attempting to find an appropriate analogy often prevents the productive restructuring of a problem.
C) People often have trouble noticing the relevance of an analogous problem to the problem at hand.
D) Only true experts in a field can use analogies successfully.
Analogous Problem
A problem that shares similar features with another problem, allowing solutions or insights from one to inform the other.
Problem Solving
The process of working through details of an issue to reach a solution, often involving analytical or creative techniques.
Productive Restructuring
The cognitive process of reorganizing one’s understanding of a given subject to make the learning process more efficient.
- Recognize the value and hurdles involved in the application of analogies in the process of problem solving.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the value and hurdles involved in the application of analogies in the process of problem solving.