Associative

usgb/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪv,əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪv/
adjective

Relating to or involving association or connection.

Associative memory allows us to recall information related to a specific topic.
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  • associative memory
  • associative learning

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Memory Recall

Associative relates to remembering connected ideas or experiences.

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Her associative thoughts linked the smell of cookies to her grandmother's kitchen.
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Psychology Term

In psychology, associative learning connects two stimuli or experiences together.

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Pavlov's dogs showed associative learning by salivating at the sound of a bell.
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Not Physical

Associative doesn't mean a physical connection but a mental or logical one.

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Detective work often relies on associative reasoning to solve cases.
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