By definition, "constructs" in psychology are not concrete entities in the material world. Consequently, they are deemed to be mental and do not lend themselves to direct observation. "Love" is an example. In philosophy, "constructs" are ideal objects that exist solely in the mind. Plato's Ideal Forms are examples. However, I would note that if we embraced the model of the embodied mind, all constructs necessarily are linked to our experiences with the world. Because we have experiences with physical objects as well as with love, we can create mental constructs of a priori truths (2 + 3 = 5) as well as, following Plato, "perfect love" and "the perfect chair." As was the case with Plato, it follows that any proposal that a construct is an actual entity outside of mind must be based on magical or supernatural belief systems.
