The brain works a lot with similarities, according to the following scheme: In a similar situation I used to react one way or another; so, I do this now too. This saves time and effort.
If one asks or searches for something, then similarities with what is stored in the brain are activated and generate information about them that are perceived - that is, consciously. Either you are satisfied with this answer or you ask further. This can be a short or a long process (such as when someone needs very precise information).
One remark in advance: Through unconscious conditioning, every substance can be connected psychologically with every other.
Everything that is approximately the same in terms of the event, the form, the space, the time, the place, etc. is similar.
In particular, seeing, feeling, smelling, sound, taste, movement and similarity are created through experiences.
The brain prefers to work with similarities. This activates what fits the current topic, has been experienced and saved.
Advantage: It is the easiest and fastest method of assessing something and reacting, according to the motto: What is similar also has similar effects.
Disadvantage: You don't take a closer look. This can lead to misjudgements about the present.
For example, those who had negative experiences in their childhood will often unconsciously transfer them to similar situations as they grow up, even though they do not match the current situation. As a result, he reacts inappropriately.
That may often be the case; but not always, such as the first impression, reviews, etc.
The similarity in traumatized people is particularly unfortunate