Overview
Mental representations are essential cognitive tools that allow us to process and understand the world. They encompass various forms, including images, concepts, and schemas, which help us organize our thoughts and experiences. By forming these internal representations, we can navigate our environme...
Key Terms
Example: Visualizing a beach while reading about it.
Example: A schema for a restaurant includes expectations about menus and service.
Example: Navigating a city using a mental map.
Example: The concept of 'fruit' includes apples, oranges, and bananas.
Example: Turning a spoken word into a mental image.
Example: Cognition includes thinking, knowing, and remembering.
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intermediateKey Concepts
ImagerySchemasConceptsCognitive Maps