Dr. Daniels is providing feedback to a publishing company on a draft of a new psychology textbook that another professor has written. In one section, the professor introduces a difficult concept by describing a similar phenomenon that students reading the text might find more familiar. Based on your understanding of analogy as a problem-solving aid, what is the most useful feedback that Dr. Daniels could provide?
A) "A good idea-but make sure the similarities between the two phenomena are explicitly described."
B) "Excellent use of analogy!"
C) "Omit the description-limit your discussion to the relevant psychological concepts to avoid confusing students."
D) "Omit the introductory description-it will establish a specific mental set that will impede students' understanding of the psychological concept."

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While using analogies can be helpful in explaining complex concepts, it is important to ensure that the similarities between the two phenomena are clearly described. This will help students understand the connection between the familiar and unfamiliar concepts more easily.

Dr Daniels Is Providing Feedback to a Publishing Company on a Draft