What is a concept?

A concept is a generalized idea of a thing or class of things.

Here are some examples of a concept (see above, Gagné):

• Justice
• A gallon of liquid consists of four quarts

• Concept module: concept
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): C
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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