Mental status examination - Concrete thinking vs abstract thinking

S.No.	CONCRETE THINKING	ABSTRACT THINKING
1.	People will think on the surface.	People will think in depth.
2.	People say about the facts of object.	People go below the facts of objects.
3.	People focus on generalized concept of all the things.	People focus on specific concept of things.
4.	Concrete thinking is based on seeing.	Abstract thinking is based on ideas.
5.	Concrete thinking involves all 5 senses.	Abstract thinking refers to figurative description.
6.	People see objects physically.	People see objects beyond their view point.
7.	Ex: Q:Liberty of Statue       A:Sees as lady with torch	Ex: Q:Liberty of Statue        A:Sees as a symbol of freedom
	Ex: Q: similarity between apple and orange      A:Both are round in shape	Ex: Q: similarity between apple and orange       A: Both are Fruits
	Ex: Q: All glitters are not gold.        A: Objects that are shining are not gold.	Ex: Q: All glitters are not gold.        A: Objects or people with good appearance does not show equal good quality.