Conveyed concept
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Conveyed concept is a set phrase that denotes a concept as understood or perceived. If someone explains an idea or if an idea is conveyed by some type of media then that idea or concept, yes, is a conveyed concept but in the mind of the person/people to whom it was conveyed it is a concept processed within the framework of their understanding of that concept. That concept, being either poorly or percisely conveyed, is now a concept as understood or processed by whomever it was conveyed to and can be correctly referred to as a conveyed concept.
Because of the abstract nature of concept when paired with the word conveyed, the word conveyed transitions to a slightly different meaning then it’s historical Linguistic meaning in Linguistic semantics. Convey has undergone somewhat of a Semantic change in that it is used to express the understanding by someone of something that was communicated to them. This is especially true in the context of conveying meaning. In this context the actual material or words used to convey something to ‘Individual A’ is not the subject of the question - What was conveyed to 'Individual A'? Instead, in this context, convey means what is 'Individual A's' understanding of what was conveyed.
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[edit] Adjective Use
The conveyed concept is individual in that each person will use their cognitive process to interpret the idea or concept in their own individual way. So a conveyed concept is more than just the imparting of a concept or a concept that is conveyed. Once a concept is communicated it becomes a conveyed concept and unique to each individual. The word conveyed in the phrase conveyed concept is used as an adjective describing perception or individual meaning of a concept that has been expressed. In the thought process of the person who is interpreting the concept that is being conveyed they develop or construct[1] a conveyed concept of what was conveyed to them. When conveyed is used as a verb then the concept can be poorly or accurately conveyed and does not hold the same meaning.
[edit] Conveying Meaning
When asked "What does this painting convey[2] to you?" A person will answer with the conveyed concept of what they think the painting means. The same is true with any abstract information that we receive through our sensory[3] processes. A billboard with marketing information is the same. The information may be perceived in a number of ways. A person seeing this information may or may not buy the product or service depending on their conveyed concept of that information. In communication the conveyed meaning of words has been the subject of countless studies and is an intricate part of human interaction.[4]
[edit] Example Use
Consider this:This piece of material when introduced in a specific way introduces the child to the concept of height. Once the child understands the conveyed concept they may explore that material in a multitude of ways as long as the materials are still being handled respectfully.
This piece of material when introduced in a specific way introduces the child to the concept of height. Depending on the child's conveyed concept of height, they may explore that material in a multitude of ways as long as the materials are still being handled respectfully.
So the conveyed concept could be what was actually presented to the child so they could understand the concept of height or conveyed concept can refer to how the child perceived what was presented.
