Which of the Following Statements Defines Basic Concepts

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements defines basic concepts?

• A) They are concepts that have a moderate number of instances and that are easier to acquire than those having few or many instances.
• B) They are especially representative examples of another concept.
• C) They are integrated mental networks of knowledge, beliefs, and expectations concerning a particular topic or aspect of the world.
• D) They are made up of other concepts and express a single idea.

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Definitions:

Instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, unconsciously, to protect themselves from anxiety or to provide a refuge from a situation with which they cannot currently cope.

Moral Basis

The foundational principles or beliefs that guide judgments about what is right or wrong, ethical or unethical.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or urges are unconsciously pushed out of the conscious mind.