One Type of Mental Representation Is the Concept

question 72

Essay

One type of mental representation is the concept. How do concepts allow us to relate to the world around us in a manageable way? What are categories, and how do they relate to our use of concepts? Create an example to show what a person's experience in a novel situation might be like if humans didn't organize the world based on concepts and categories.

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Definitions:

Ignore

To deliberately pay no attention or give no response to a person or event.

Attention Getting

Behaviors or actions designed to attract notice or focus from others.

Unacceptable Behavior

Actions or conduct that are considered inappropriate or unacceptable in a given context or society.

Preventative Measures

Actions taken to reduce the likelihood of an undesirable event or condition occurring.