LESSON 1 TOPIC: CONCEPT Flashcards
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is an idea conceived in the mind. An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances. Itis a general idea about a thing or group of things, derived from specific instances or occurrences
What is Concept?
Ways to Elucidate a Concept
Ways to elucidate a concept is by
Definition, Clarification, and Explication.
is a method of explanation in which the points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete examples.
Example:
Pandemic- is an epidemic (a sudden outbreak) that becomes very widespread and affects a whole region, a
continent, or the world due to a susceptible population. The Spanish Influenza in 1920 and COVID 19 at present are
examples of pandemic.
Clarification
is a method of defining difficult terms used in the formal definition. When explicating, you can provide
an informal definition.
Example: A ballpen is a writing tool that has a ballpoint. It is a writing tool preferred by high school students. It also
has variety of colors.
Explication
clarifies the meaning of a word or concept and limits the scope of a particular word or concept
Definition