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About this quote

What does it mean?
Human thought processes rely on mental imagery or sensory representations.
In plain terms
We need mental pictures to think about things.
What can you take from it?
Visualize concepts to understand or remember them better.

Where it applies

  • learning
  • problem solving
  • memory

Putting it to work

  • create mental images for abstract ideas
  • use diagrams for complex topics

Questions to consider

  • Can you imagine this concept?
  • What picture comes to mind?

Another view

Abstract reasoning sometimes happens without clear images.

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