What is the term that describes an abstract image or idea of reality,which brings forth mental pictures of the properties and meanings of things?

A) Model
B) Theory
C) Paradigm
D) Concept

The term that describes an abstract image or idea of reality, which brings forth mental pictures of the properties and meanings of things is a concept. A concept is a general idea or notion that represents something in the real world. It is an abstract representation of reality that helps us understand and classify the world around us. Models, theories, and paradigms are also important concepts in various fields of study, but they are not specific to the definition given in the question.