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Analogical transfer: from schematic pictures to problem solving

Z Chen1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40506-0044, USA.

Memory & Cognition
|March 1, 1995
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Solving insight problems relies on transferring information from schematic pictures. Superficial and procedural similarity between the picture and problem are key to successful problem-solving and cognitive transfer.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Problem Solving
  • Visual Analogy

Background:

  • Understanding how individuals leverage conceptual information from visual aids is crucial for learning and problem-solving.
  • Investigating the cognitive mechanisms underlying the transfer of knowledge from schematic representations is an active area of research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if conceptual information from schematic pictures can be used to solve insight problems.
  • To examine the specific mechanisms involved in this process of conceptual transfer.

Main Methods:

  • Participants were presented with schematic pictures containing conceptual information.
  • They then attempted to solve insight problems where this information was applicable.
  • The degree of similarity (superficial and procedural) between the source picture and target problem was manipulated.

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Main Results:

  • Transfer performance was significantly influenced by the degree of similarity between the schematic picture and the target problem.
  • Both superficial and procedural similarity were identified as critical factors.
  • These findings highlight the importance of representational congruence in analogical problem-solving.

Conclusions:

  • Conceptual transfer from schematic pictures to insight problems is possible.
  • The effectiveness of this transfer is mediated by superficial and procedural similarity.
  • Cognitive components of accessing pictorial analogues and executing solutions are central to successful problem-solving via pictorial analogy.