abstract thought

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The tumour is in the right frontal lobe of Weronika's brain – the area responsible for abstract thought, creativity and concentration.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

These regions are involved in other high-level cognitive functions and are important for abstract thought and long-term representations of the future.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2024

Studies show ravens are intelligent and capable of abstract thought.

From Washington Post • Feb. 20, 2023

He demonstrated that these animals were capable of abstract thought by showing that they could learn how to solve a puzzle.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

With brow puckered in abstract thought, Chester broke the seal and laid the crisp, immaculate garment on the bed.

From The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales by Connell, Richard