Mind mapping has other names. Check out this site on spidergrams.

http://www.michaelonmindmapping.com/blog/mind-maps/spidergrams-and-mind-mapping-whats-the-difference/

Another term you may run into is bubblegrams.

And, yet another, is spray diagrams. I found this term interesting as it's a "structure of a system at a point in time."

I guess what I am learning is that this idea of mind maps can be used for several things. It can be used as a technique to brainstorm, draw connections between ideas, problem solve, document, or describe. While there are really only subtle differences within all of the terms, it's good to know that mind mapping can be referred to other ways.

What are your thoughts on the differences?