Mental Element

A Mental Element is a mental component that functions as a Basic Element (within Mental Systems and Mental Processes).

• AKA: Mental Unit, Mental Component, Mental Building Block.
• Context:
  • It can enable Basic Mental Functions through Mental Operations and Mental Activity.
  • It can support Mental Processes through Element Operations and Mental Tasks.
  • It can contribute to Mental Structures through Element Integration and Mental Organization.
  • It can maintain Mental States through Element Conditions and Mental Process States.
  • It can participate in Mental System Operations through Element Functions and Mental Process Roles.
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  • It can interact with Other Mental Elements via Element Connections and Mental Relationships.
  • It can combine into Complex Mental Structures via Element Integration and Mental Organization.
  • It can adapt through Mental Changes via Element Modification and Mental Role Adjustment.
  • It can evolve through Mental Development via Element Enhancement and Mental Function Expansion.
  • It can persist through Mental System Duration via Element Stability and Mental Maintenance.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Mental Element to being a Complex Mental Element, depending on its Element Complexity.
  • It can range from being a Basic Mental Element to being an Advanced Mental Element, depending on its Element Function Level.
  • It can range from being a Specific Mental Element to being a General Mental Element, depending on its Element Scope.
  • It can range from being a Temporary Mental Element to being a Permanent Mental Element, depending on its Element Duration.
  • It can range from being an Independent Mental Element to being an Integrated Mental Element, depending on its Element Relationship.
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  • It can demonstrate Mental Element Property through:
    • Element Function in Mental Processes.
    • Element Interaction in Mental Connections.
    • Element State in Mental Operation Mode.
  • It can maintain Mental Element Quality through:
    • Element Stability in Mental Performance.
    • Element Integration in Mental System.
    • Element Adaptation in Mental Role.
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• Example(s):
  • Mental Sensory Elements, such as:
    • Mental Perception Elements, such as:
      • Mental Visual Element for Mental Sight Processing.
      • Mental Auditory Element for Mental Sound Processing.
    • Mental Sensation Elements, such as:
      • Mental Touch Element for Mental Tactile Sensing.
      • Mental Taste Element for Mental Flavor Detection.
  • Mental Memory Elements, such as:
    • Mental Storage Elements, such as:
      • Short-Term Mental Element for Mental Retention.
      • Long-Term Mental Element for Mental Storage.
    • Mental Recall Elements, such as:
      • Mental Recognition Element for Mental Pattern Matching.
      • Mental Retrieval Element for Mental Information Access.
  • Mental Process Elements, such as:
    • Mental Operation Elements, such as:
      • Mental Decision Element for Mental Choice Processing.
      • Mental Attention Element for Mental Focus Control.
    • Mental Control Elements, such as:
      • Mental Executive Element for Mental Process Management.
      • Mental Regulatory Element for Mental Function Adjustment.
  • Mental Emotional Elements, such as:
    • Mental Affective Elements, such as:
      • Mental Feeling Element for Mental Emotion Experience.
      • Mental Mood Element for Mental Emotional State.
    • Mental Response Elements, such as:
      • Mental Reaction Element for Mental Emotional Response.
      • Mental Expression Element for Mental Emotion Display.
  • Mental Knowledge Elements, such as:
    • Mental Conceptual Elements, such as:
      • Mental Idea Element for Mental Thought Component.
      • Mental Belief Element for Mental Understanding Unit.
    • Mental Procedural Elements, such as:
      • Mental Skill Element for Mental Ability Component.
      • Mental Habit Element for Mental Routine Behavior.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Physical Elements like atoms, which lack Mental Property.
  • Mechanical Elements like gears, which lack Mental Function.
  • Chemical Elements like molecules, which lack Mental Quality.
  • Biological Elements like cells, which lack Mental Capability.
  • Digital Elements like bits, which lack Mental Nature.
• See: Mental Component, Mental Process, System Element, Mental Unit, Mental Structure, Mental Operation, Mental Function, Mental Architecture, Neural Element, Mental System.

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