Abstract Concepts

Definition

Abstract concepts are ideas or thoughts that are not concrete or physical in nature. They involve understanding complex and intangible ideas, such as love, justice, or freedom.

Related terms

Formal Operational Thinking: This term refers to the cognitive ability to think logically and systematically about abstract concepts.

Hypothetical Deductive Reasoning: This term describes the ability to form hypotheses and systematically test them using logical reasoning.

Metacognition:

Metacognition involves thinking about one's own thinking processes and being aware of one's cognitive abilities.