Free association
Free association noun - A thought process in which ideas (words or images) suggest other ideas in a sequence.
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Mind mapping and free association are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mind mapping" instead a noun phrase "Free association".
Mind mapping
Free association and mind mapping are semantically related. You can use "Free association" instead a noun phrase "Mind mapping".
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