Thinking
How are symbolic and analogical representations similar?
All but choice C (Both are mental images, both require thinking, both are a basic element of thought)
Concept
An idea or thought
Pablo is asked to think about his favorite birthday party, and he pictures a cake with candles and frosting and he can even remember the words "happy birthday" spelled out. What type of mental image is this?
Analogical
What is a similarity between concepts and categories?
Concepts and categories involve thoughts.
How are concepts and categories useful for writing an essay?
Concepts and categories will help you organize your ideas into paragraphs and sentences.
Category
A grouping of concepts
Analogical representation
Mental pictures that have a direct relationship to the actual object you are thinking about
Symbolic representation
Mental pictures that have no direct relationship to the actual object you are thinking about
Katee lives in Connecticut where the leaves change colors every fall. When she sees this sight, Katee thinks of the start of school, hot chocolate, and jackets. What type of mental image is this?
Symbolic
Why is storing information in categories beneficial for the brain?
The brain naturally likes to seek order and organize.
An analogical representation is one type of mental image.
True
