Internal

Latent

Refers to something that is innate, inherent, or inborn within every individual; cannot be directly observed but exists internally.

Mental Representation

A cognitive depiction or visualization of an idea or concept in one's mind, often used to describe latent constructs.

Construct

A set of observables that can be potentially studied or researched, often used in comparison to a concept!

Concept

A label or idea that describes a common denominator within a set of observable themes for a group.

Constants Construct

_______ have the same description (e.g., age)

Covert

Refers to aspects that cannot be directly observed or described using our five senses.

Imagery

The visual representation in one's mind, often associated with mental representations of latent constructs.

Imagery

The visual representation in one's mind, often associated with mental representations of latent constructs.

Proposition

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion, often forming the basis for reasoning.

Imagery + Proposition =

Concept

Variable

while _____ describe constructs in varying ways (e.g., age could be 24, 32, or 47).