Which of the following is true of analogies in supporting problem solving?

A) Relevant analogies usually help people solve problems, and people do spontaneously think of relevant analogies.

B) Relevant analogies usually help people solve problems, but people often do not spontaneously think of relevant analogies.

C) Relevant analogies usually hinder people when solving problems, and people do spontaneously think of relevant analogies.

D) Relevant analogies usually hinder people when solving problems, but people often do not spontaneously think of relevant analogies

E) Relevant analogies neither help nor hinder people when solving problems.

The option that is true of analogies in supporting problem-solving is B. Relevant analogies usually help people solve problems, but people often do not spontaneously think of relevant analogies.

In conclusion, the correct option is B.

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Explanation:

An analogy is a relationship that makes two situations similar in a way; or may be not similar but that you can compare.

For sure anologies are a great aid in problem-solving. Sometimes a problem may seem complex, difficult to understand and to think about a solution, but, it migh be that the situation could be compared with other situation for which the solution is easier. Once you find the solution to the easier problem you reason in a similar way to give the solution to the original problem.

On the other side, the analogies may be difficult to find, and in most cases it is necessary to obtain tips, clues, or hints, that permit to make the connection between the two problems that in principle seem not connected. After finding the connection,  the more evident solution to the less complex problem can be applied to the more complex problem.

the answer is c.

by: nicholas dooley