PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
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ISBN: 9781305662704
Author: Spencer A. Rathus
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The tendency to classify and categorize objects, relations, or situations is a deeply rooted element of human nature. Our intrinsic brain structure signifies how we go about classifying and categorizing the world around us. This ability comes to us instinctively and is something we engage in for survival.

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“Concepts” are mental categories used to classify objects, relations, or situations with general properties. They consist of abstract abilities that compose the essential construction underlying our thoughts and belief structures and play a key role in all features representative of cognition. In other words, a concept is an idea devised in the mind. These mental representations compose our propositional attitudes (or stances), which in turn compose our comprehension of those thoughts that occupy our daily lives.

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