= Structure-mapping theory
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Structure-mapping theory is a cognitive theory of analogy and understanding developed primarily by psychologist Dedre Gentner in the 1980s. This theory posits that analogical reasoning involves identifying and mapping relationships between different domains or systems based on their structural features rather than relying solely on surface similarities. Key concepts in structure-mapping theory include: 1. **Mapping**: The process of establishing correspondences between the elements and relationships in one domain (the source) and another domain (the target).
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