Answer to Question #210736 in English for Sinenhlanhla Zama

Question

Define the concept by using your own words.

Give an appropriate example from your past where you have observed this concept or the lack of this concept

Answer 1

a) Concepts are defined as abstract ideas or general notions that occur in the mind, in speech, or in thought. They are understood to be the fundamental building blocks of thoughts and beliefs. They play an important role in all aspects of cognition.

b)For example, the word "moon" (a concept) is not the large, bright, shape-changing object up in the sky, but only represents that celestial object. Concepts are created (named) to describe, explain and capture reality as it is known and understood.