processos associativos
[pro-SES-sos a-so-sia-TI-vos]
nounmasculinepl: processos associativos
associative processes
1. Mental or cognitive processes in which ideas, memories, or sensations become connected or linked together through experience, proximity, or similarity
Associative processes allow us to remember a song when we smell a particular perfume.
Os processos associativos nos permitem lembrar de uma música quando sentimos um perfume particular.
2. In psychology and neuroscience, the mechanisms by which the brain forms connections between different concepts or stimuli
The study of associative processes helps understand how the brain learns and stores information.
O estudo dos processos associativos ajuda a compreender como o cérebro aprende e armazena informações.
3. In organizational contexts, collaborative or collective processes that involve multiple parties working together
The company implemented new associative processes to improve teamwork.
A empresa implementou novos processos associativos para melhorar o trabalho em equipe.
This term is predominantly used in academic, psychological, and neuroscientific contexts in Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the influence of cognitive psychology and neuroscience research, which are prominent fields in Brazilian universities. The term is particularly prevalent in educational psychology discussions about learning mechanisms.
Related Idioms & Phrases
livre associação (free association)
cadeia associativa (associative chain)
força de associação (associative strength)
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