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THINKING. Vocab, Concepts

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mental representation   show
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analogical representation   show
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show mental representations that resemble the objects they represent by directly reflecting the perceptual qualities of the thing represented  
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show mental representation that stands for some content without sharing any characteristics of the thing it represents e.g. word cat does not represent actual characteristics of a cat  
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proposition   show
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show in network-based models of mental representation, a "meeting place" for the various connections associated with a particular topic  
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associative links   show
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spreading activation   show
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show thinking aimed at a particular goal  
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judgment   show
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show strategy, for making judgments quickly, at the price of occasional mistakes  
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show strategy, for judging how frequently something happens (or how common it is) based on how easily examples of it come to mind  
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show strategy for judging whether an individual, object, or event belongs in a certain category based on how typical of the category it seems to be  
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dual-process theory   show
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System 1 (of the dual-process theory)   show
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show the slower, more effortful, and more accurate type of reasoning  
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reasoning   show
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show tendency to take evidence that's consistent with your beliefs more seriously than evidence inconsistent with them  
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syllogism   show
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show the way a decision is phrased or the way options are described. Seemingly peripheral aspects of the framing can influence decisions by changing the point of reference  
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show strong tendency to regard losses as considerably more important that gains of comparable magnitude - and, with this, a tendency to take steps (including risky steps) to avoid possible loss  
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affective forecasting   show
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show in decision making, seeking a satisfactory option rather than spending more time and effort to locate and select the ideal option  
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show problem-solving strategy, in which you continually evaluate the difference between your current state and your goal, and consider how to use your resources to reduce the difference  
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subroutines   show
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show ability to do a task without paying attention to it  
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show steps in ordinary reading are automatic e.g. demonstrated by two lists with colors  
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mental set   show
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restructuring   show
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