Modes of representation Flashcards by Miss Cunningham | Brainscape

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Enactive representation

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0 Years

Encoding action based information + storing in brain
Eg - Shake a rattle, rattle dropped, baby makes action, baby expects to hear rattle sound due to action made.

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Iconic representation

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1-6 years

Visual information in form of images (picture in the minds eye)
Diagrams and illustrations to aid learning

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Symbolic Representation

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7+ years

Information stored in a code or symbol such as language
Symbols are flexible so can be manipulated, ordered classified ect.
Not constrained by actions or images

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