I had learnt that conceptual models were just representations of the object (real or not) to which it refers. (elearningindustry.com)
The paintings are presented alongside sculptures arranged on a table, which are representations of the objects depicted within his paintings. (hamptonsarthub.com)
Core knowledge systems, Spelke says, are neuronal «modules» that are in place at birth for building mental representations of objects, persons, spatial relationships and numerosity. (scientificamerican.com)