Table 1 Comparison of relational thinking and relational reasoning
From: Relational thinking and relational reasoning: harnessing the power of patterning
Attribute | Relational thinking | Relational reasoning |
|---|---|---|
Locus | In mundi (world) | In mente (mind) |
Temporal frame | In the moment | Over time |
General nature | Largely impressionistic; felt or sensed | Capable of being examined or justified |
Cognitive demands | Effortless, unconscious | Effortful, consciously evoked |
Relational forms | Predicated on discernment of similarities and dissimilarities | Predicated on discernment of similarities and dissimilarities |
