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Explain What Role Does Memory And Reason Play In Determining Whether Patterns Exist

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This statement is true to a large extent because there are physical patterns that everyone can see and then there are those that are only visible to those who have experienced certain situations. At times we are mislead to believe patterns exists or we are dependent on patterns to come to an understanding of different concepts. This leads to the questions: What role does memory and reason play in determining whether patterns exist or not? Patterns are used intentionally to develop new ideas and further the knowledge / understanding of situations that might be complex. For example, in mathematics intentional patterns are used on purpose. Patterns are then used within these movements and gestures. Many people describe mathematics as the study of patterns. We use these patterns to break down and solve real life situation in many work field such as: in business, …show more content…

Due to this experience the person can identify specific characteristics and patterns that occur during that same situation with another person. Apophenia is a mental disorder that may occurs when someone suffers a tragic event or loss of a loved one. In the early 1900s, Bishop A. James Pike began to perceive “time messages / patterns” after his son had committed suicide. He claimed that the patterns seen in these objects was the time his son had shot himself. These patterns are viewed more often when there is an emotional background connected to it. In order for someone to be “diagnosed” apophenia they are tested which a test called the Rorschach test. In other words the inkblot test. Another example is when someone who has been in a abusive partnership or who has been around someone who has been in an abusive relationship can notice small details that many others can not. It’s not that they seek out these details, but they are familiar with them once they see them or hear about

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