Question
Mental representations vary in the degree that they are analogical versus symbolic. Consider the following elements often found on a map.
1. The names of the cities, states, and other features.
2. The spatial layout of the cities, states, and other features.
3. The use of specific colors to represent certain features, for example, blue for water, green for forested areas, white for the tops of high peaks, and brown for desert areas.
Pick the choice below that orders these elements from most analogical (listed first) to most symbolic (listed third).
1. The names of the cities, states, and other features.
2. The spatial layout of the cities, states, and other features.
3. The use of specific colors to represent certain features, for example, blue for water, green for forested areas, white for the tops of high peaks, and brown for desert areas.
Pick the choice below that orders these elements from most analogical (listed first) to most symbolic (listed third).
A 2/3/1
B 3/2/1
C 1/3/2
D 2/1/3
This question is taken from Psychology 9B – Psychology Fundamentals » Fall 2020 » Chapter Test 3 Language + Thinking
