Which correspondence do people prefer in analogies (systematicity principle)?
AMatching relationships
BMatching object colours
CMatching object sizes
DMatching object names
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Matching relationships
People prefer analogies where the two systems share similar relationships rather than just similar objects.
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