Abstraction
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| - | '''Intelligence ''' is a property of [[mind]] that encompasses many related [[mind|mental]] abilities, such as the capacities to [[reason]], [[plan]], [[problem solving|solve problems]], think [[abstraction|abstractly]], comprehend ideas and [[language]], and [[learn]]. Although intelligence is sometimes viewed quite broadly, psychologists typically regard the trait as distinct from [[creativity]], [[personality]], [[character structure|character]], [[knowledge]], or [[wisdom]]. | + | '''Abstraction''' is the process of [[generalization]] by reducing the [[information content]] of a [[concept]] or an observable phenomenon, typically in order to retain only [[information]] which is relevant for a particular [[purpose]]. For example, abstracting a leather soccer ball to a [[ball]] retains only the information on general ball [[attributes]] and [[behaviour]]. Similarly, abstracting [[happiness]] to an [[emotional state]] reduces the amount of information conveyed about the emotional state. |
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Abstraction is the process of generalization by reducing the information content of a concept or an observable phenomenon, typically in order to retain only information which is relevant for a particular purpose. For example, abstracting a leather soccer ball to a ball retains only the information on general ball attributes and behaviour. Similarly, abstracting happiness to an emotional state reduces the amount of information conveyed about the emotional state. [1] [Apr 2007]
