Chapter 8, Problem 1PT

1.

Summary Introduction

To match:

The following examples represent a symbolic representation.

Concept introduction:

Mental function studies like memory, problem-solving, language, decision making, and thinking are all the part of the cognition studies. Thinking is a mental activity that involves understanding and that understanding leads to knowledge of the world.

Answer to Problem 1PT

Correct answer:

The word cat and the word America is the examples of the symbolic representation. Here, option (a) and (d) is the correct answer.

Explanation of Solution

Symbolic representation is a kind of mental representation that does not link to any objects or physical features or ideas.

2.

Summary Introduction

To match:

The following examples represent an analog representation.

Concept introduction:

Mental function studies like memory, problem-solving, language, decision making, and thinking are all the part of the cognition studies. Thinking is a mental activity that involves understanding and that understanding leads to knowledge of the world.

Answer to Problem 1PT

Correct answer:

A picture of a cat is the examples of the analog representation. Here, option (b) is the correct answer.

Explanation of Solution

The analog representation is the opposite of the symbolic representation that connects physical distinctiveness of object.

3.

Summary Introduction

To match:

The following examples represent an analog representation and symbolic representation.

Concept introduction:

Mental function studies like memory, problem-solving, language, decision making, and thinking are all the part of the cognition studies. Thinking is a mental activity that involves understanding and that understanding leads to knowledge of the world.

Answer to Problem 1PT

Correct answer:

A mental map of the United States is the examples of the symbolic and analog representation. Here, option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation of Solution

A mental map is a combination of both symbolic and analog representation. When a word occurs, the mental thinking sees that in the form word as well as in the form of the object.