It Seems Unlikely That Our Conceptual Knowledge Is Represented by Mental

question 52

Multiple Choice

It seems unlikely that our conceptual knowledge is represented by mental definitions because

• A) each person has his or her own idea about how concepts should be defined.
• B) many of our abstract concepts (e.g., justice, love, God) are difficult to define.
• C) it is easy to find exceptions to any proposed definition.
• D) most of our concepts are difficult to express in words.

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Definitions:

Sociobiology

A field that explores the biological underpinnings of social behavior across species, often looking at how evolutionary processes influence social structures and behaviors.

Gender and Sexuality

Interrelated concepts where gender refers to roles, behaviors, activities, expectations, and societal norms associated with being male or female, and sexuality concerns a person’s sexual orientation, preferences, and identity.

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Theory

A systematic set of ideas and principles designed to explain certain phenomena or patterns, often forming the basis for further exploration and testing.