Mental images or symbols (such as words) used to think about or remember an object, a person, or an event, are called ________.
A) archetypes
B) emblems
C) eidetic images
D) mental representations

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The term that best fits the description of mental images or symbols used for thinking and remembering is "mental representations." Archetypes are patterns of thought and behavior that are universally present in culture and mythology, emblems are symbols of a particular group or organization, and eidetic images refer to the ability to maintain a visual image in one's mind after the stimulus has been removed.

Mental Images or Symbols (Such as Words) Used to Think