Which statement best summarizes the results of Goswami's study of preschoolers and analogical reasoning?

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According to the passage, the results of Goswami's study showed that familiarity with the materials helped preschoolers reason with transitive mappings. This is supported by the statement, "...preschoolers appear to come to an understanding of transitive mappings through familiarity with the materials being used to create the analogy." Therefore, choice B is the best summary of the results of the study. The other answer choices are not supported by the information provided in the passage. Transitive mappings were not found to be completely uncomprehensible until age 5, so choice A is incorrect. There is no mention of parents or any external factors providing "transitive hints," so choice C is incorrect. Finally, there is no mention of confusion with strategic memory, so choice D is incorrect.

Which Statement Best Summarizes the Results of Goswami's Study of Preschoolers