In Gick and Holyoak's (1980) experiments on analogical problem solving
A) some participants were told to use the analogous story as a hint in solving the problem.
B) participants rated the adequacy of proposed solutions to a problem.
C) all participants read a story analogous to the problem scenario before providing a solution.
D) participants constructed scenarios similar to those presented for study.

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Gick and Holyoak's experiments involved some participants being explicitly told to use an analogous story as a hint to solve a problem, which helped them apply the analogy more effectively.

In Gick and Holyoak's (1980) Experiments on Analogical Problem Solving