Analogical Reasoning via Imagery: the Role of Transformations and Simulations
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In the classical theory of analogical reasoning, mappings between discrete symbols are a central mechanism in analogy evaluation and transfer. In this study several other analogy evaluation strategies are identified in expert think aloud protocols: bridging analogies, conserving transformations, dual simulations used to detect perceptual-motor similarity, and overlay simulations (Clement, 2004, 2008). These findings add to evidence for the hypothesis that analogical reasoning processes can be imagery based.
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