Research shows that people were better able to solve a thought problem about the removal of a tumor after they had read a story concerning a fortress. This problem illustrates what, exactly, about problem solving?
A) Working backwards often helps.
B) There are benefits in finding an appropriate analogy.
C) Restructuring is often necessary.
D) Incubation can lead to novel solutions not recognized initially.

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The fact that reading a story about a fortress improved people's ability to solve a problem about tumor removal suggests that finding an appropriate analogy can be beneficial in problem-solving.

Research Shows That People Were Better Able to Solve a Thought