| Abstract: | Examined the order of performing mental transformations in the solution of geometric analogies in 4 experiments with a total of 237 undergraduates. In Exps I and II, Ss solved geometric analogies requiring 2 or 3 transformations and indicated the order in which they performed the transformations. There was close agreement on nearly the same order for both types of analogies. In Exp II, Ss were directed to perform pairs of transformations in the preferred or unpreferred order. Both speed and accuracy were greater for the preferred orders. In Exp IV, Ss were asked to indicate the order in which they would need specific types of information in order to draw a simple picture. This drawing order paralleled the order of performing mental transformations during analogy solution. Results suggest that in solving geometric analogies, Ss tap into procedures and constraints common to the domains of imagery, drawing, and object identification. (49 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
