association by similarity
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James long ago showed conclusively that association by similarity, which is one of the prominent types used in reasoning, was only the law of habit working with elements of novel data.
From How to Teach by Strayer, George Drayton
Typically, the preliminary stage consists in recall; and association by similarity, bringing together materials from different past experiences, is very important as a preliminary to invention.
From Psychology A Study Of Mental Life by Woodworth, Robert S.
Thus the four laws had been reduced to two, association by contiguity and association by similarity.
From Psychology A Study Of Mental Life by Woodworth, Robert S.
And what will be the prevailing characteristic chosen for the purpose of association by similarity?
From Spontaneous Activity in Education by Montessori, Maria
Imitative magic follows the law of association by similarity, while contagious magic is based on the law of contiguity.
From The Next Step in Religion An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance by Sellars, Roy Wood
