Which of these statements would Kelly say represents a construct as opposed to a concept?
A)Roses are red.
B)Chris is taller than Pat,but not as heavy.
C)Jupiter is both a planet and a Roman god.
D)Trees lose their leaves in the autumn.

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Kelly would likely say that statement B represents a construct because it involves comparing and combining multiple variables (height and weight) to arrive at a conclusion, rather than simply defining or describing a single concept. The other statements are all factual descriptions or definitions of specific things, rather than constructs.

Which of These Statements Would Kelly Say Represents a Construct