A friend is trying to solve a problem and you have an idea about how to solve it. You translate your idea into words and tell the person your idea for solving the problem. You have transferred your idea from your mind to your friend's mind. In this example, your idea is considered an example of
A)a proposition
B)a mental representation
C)a schema
D)a heuristic

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Your idea is a mental representation because it is a thought or image in your mind that you have communicated to your friend. Mental representations are the ways in which information is stored and understood in the mind, including ideas, concepts, and perceptions.

A Friend Is Trying to Solve a Problem and You