The process of creating a picture of an abstract idea such as health is called:
A) comparison
B) speculation
C) replication
D) conceptualization
D
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A) "Did you graduate from high school; how many years of schooling did you have?" B) "Do you have someone in your family who would understand this information?" C) "Many people have trouble remembering information; is this a problem for you?" D) "Would you prefer that the doctor give you more detailed medical information?"