The use of an analogy __________.
A) is automatic; people use analogies in problem solving whenever they are available
B) is not always useful unless the problem solver is aware that the analogy is pertinent to the task at hand
C) works much better for novices than for experts
D) works better if there is only one potential analogy in memory than if there are two or more

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The use of analogy is not always useful unless the problem solver is aware that the analogy is pertinent to the task at hand. Sometimes, an analogy can lead to confusion and distract from the problem rather than help solve it.

The Use of an Analogy __________