week 7

1. Chapter 7 discusses the anolog code and the propositional code and imagery interference, rotation, size, shape, etc, as the characteristics of mental images. Anolog code is when you save information of a mental image and propositional is when you use the language-like term. Also this chapter discusses the cognitive maps, which is more complex when you need to navigate to certain new places.

2. This chapter is related to chapter 4 which discuss the phonological loop and visuospatial sketchpad( sounds and visualization ), which we can relate it to the characteristics of mental images.

3. I am not clear on when do we actually using anolog or propositional code to store information? Is it depending of individuals who’s better in picturing things or using language-like method?

4. Since I am new in this country, I think I emphasis more on cognitive maps. I remember the introduction week, when we got a tour of siue campus, the lady was telling us were certain building were located and we were looking at the map of campus and try to visualize where which building was.

5. I am not sure about the proof the author provide, I try to put my self in those situations, but can not identify it, for example I have difficulty to use the propositional code.

6. I think knowing how it works is very important, as you can improve your skills by putting more attention on using the right code for the issue in question. You will be able to see differences on which method works better so you can apply it in practice.

7. I would use it with people, who have difficulty with imagery and interference; I think young students will have more problem with this issue, as they can not focus on visualizing one thing and at the same time for example reading a story.

8. I think a better way of using this is to practise more often, so people can get use to the concept, for young people could games be a good way of practicing.