The study involving American and Chinese college students who were asked to solve two problems, one that required a solution similar to the strategy in the Hansel and Gretel story and one that required a solution similar to a strategy in a Chinese fairy tale, demonstrated the impact of _____ on analogical reasoning.

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The study showed that the culturally specific content of the problems, one based on a Western fairy tale and one based on a Chinese fairy tale, had an impact on analogical reasoning. This suggests that cultural background and familiarity with certain stories or concepts can affect how individuals approach problem-solving tasks.

The Study Involving American and Chinese College Students Who Were