Chapter 8.1, Problem 1MU

a.

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Thinking uses two types of mental representations – analogical and symbolic. Analogical representations are mental images that are analogous to the actual object. They have some common physical characteristics. Therefore, the brain processes and analyses these mental objects like real objects only. These are usually images. Family trees, maps and clocks are examples of analogic representation. Symbolic representations are mental representations that are abstract. They do not have anything in common with the actual object. They are usually numbers, symbols, words or concepts.

b.

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Thinking uses two types of mental representations – analogical and symbolic. Analogical representations are mental images that are analogous to the actual object. They have some common physical characteristics. Therefore, the brain processes and analyses these mental objects like real objects only. These are usually images. Family trees, maps and clocks are examples of analogic representation. Symbolic representations are mental representations that are abstract. They do not have anything in common with the actual object. They are usually numbers, symbols, words or concepts.

c.

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Thinking uses two types of mental representations – analogical and symbolic. Analogical representations are mental images that are analogous to the actual object. They have some common physical characteristics. Therefore, the brain processes and analyses these mental objects like real objects only. These are usually images. Family trees, maps and clocks are examples of analogic representation. Symbolic representations are mental representations that are abstract. They do not have anything in common with the actual object. They are usually numbers, symbols, words or concepts.

d.

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Thinking uses two types of mental representations – analogical and symbolic. Analogical representations are mental images that are analogous to the actual object. They have some common physical characteristics. Therefore, the brain processes and analyses these mental objects like real objects only. These are usually images. Family trees, maps and clocks are examples of analogic representation. Symbolic representations are mental representations that are abstract. They do not have anything in common with the actual object. They are usually numbers, symbols, words or concepts.

e.

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Thinking uses two types of mental representations – analogical and symbolic. Analogical representations are mental images that are analogous to the actual object. They have some common physical characteristics. Therefore, the brain processes and analyses these mental objects like real objects only. These are usually images. Family trees, maps and clocks are examples of analogic representation. Symbolic representations are mental representations that are abstract. They do not have anything in common with the actual object. They are usually numbers, symbols, words or concepts.

f.

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Thinking uses two types of mental representations – analogical and symbolic. Analogical representations are mental images that are analogous to the actual object. They have some common physical characteristics. Therefore, the brain processes and analyses these mental objects like real objects only. These are usually images. Family trees, maps and clocks are examples of analogic representation. Symbolic representations are mental representations that are abstract. They do not have anything in common with the actual object. They are usually numbers, symbols, words or concepts.

g.

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Thinking uses two types of mental representations – analogical and symbolic. Analogical representations are mental images that are analogous to the actual object. They have some common physical characteristics. Therefore, the brain processes and analyses these mental objects like real objects only. These are usually images. Family trees, maps and clocks are examples of analogic representation. Symbolic representations are mental representations that are abstract. They do not have anything in common with the actual object. They are usually numbers, symbols, words or concepts.