With Which of the Following Statements About Analogical Reasoning Would

question 103

Multiple Choice

With which of the following statements about analogical reasoning would information-processing theories NOT agree?

• A)Superficial similarities are often necessary in order for young children to use analogical reasoning.
• B)Children younger than 3 years old are unable to use analogical reasoning.
• C)Increased knowledge allows older children to see analogies that younger children fail to see.
• D)Superficial dissimilarities must often be ignored in order to see analogies between problems.

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