Psychology / Unit 7 Psych 0733 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Concept
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The idea
A concept is a mental category grouping objects, events, or ideas that share features.
In practice
The concept of a chair covers objects that differ in material, shape, and number of legs.
Where people slip
Concepts are not definitions. Most everyday concepts have no set of features all members share.
Your place on the trail
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