| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T44 |
0-92 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Abstract thinking refers to a cognitive concept involving higher-order, or complex thoughts. |
| T45 |
93-345 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To be able to think in an abstract manner implies that one is able to draw conclusions or illustrate relationships among concepts in a manner beyond what is obvious.19 Often the terms “abstract thought” and “concept formation” are used interchangeably. |
| T46 |
346-437 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the past, the term “fluid intelligence” has been used to refer to the ability to reason. |
| T47 |
438-543 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The generation of concepts, or abstract ideas, indicates an ability to progress beyond concrete thinking. |
| T48 |
544-642 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The concrete interpretation of a concept involves a focus on the salient, obvious characteristics. |
| T49 |
643-796 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Progressing beyond the tangible characteristics in order to conceptualize theoretical relationships between items or processes involves abstract thought. |
| T50 |
797-1039 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Deeper meanings such as “freedom,” “equality,” “charity,” “love,” and “democracy” express ideas, concepts, or qualities that cannot be seen or experienced.20 They are considered only in the concrete sense as it applies to autocratic thinkers. |
| T51 |
1040-1299 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The US Constitution would not be understood in the manner it was originally written as it is an example of a document that requires abstract thought and is either not read, understood, or interpreted concretely by a leadership that is completely self-serving. |
| T52 |
1300-1385 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Concepts such as freedom and equal rights interpreted concretely become self-serving. |
| T53 |
1386-1736 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Studies demonstrate that “persons with different value preferences apply different neurobiological strategies when facing a decision” and can help explain the fixed values that decisions are made that are independent of an actual situation.21 This stubbornness of thought and action is reflected in shared personality disorders of autocratic despots. |
| T54 |
1737-1833 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Brain areas beyond those activated in actual moral dilemma situations were found to be involved. |
| T55 |
1834-2010 |
Sentence |
denotes |
They are psychologically fixed, as illustrated by Muammar Gaddafi when he was being beaten to death by his own people, claiming up to the last minute: “but the people love me!” |
