When we use the word automobile to refer to a category of transport vehicles,we are using this word as a(n)
A) mental set.
B) heuristic.
C) concept.
D) algorithm.

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The word automobile represents a mental representation of a group of vehicles. It is a concept, which is a mental construct that represents a category or class of objects, events, or ideas that share common characteristics or features. Mental sets, heuristics, and algorithms are all problem-solving strategies, but they are not applicable in this context.

When We Use the Word Automobile to Refer to a Category