Definition of the concept of "mentality" in modern linguistics

The article discusses the interpretations of the concepts of "mentality" and "mentality". Some authors distinguish between these concepts, others use them as synonyms. An attempt to concretize these categories is presented. The categories "mentality" and "mentality" are so often used interchangeably that recently there has been a tendency to concretize them. Let us consider only some points of view representing various branches of scientific knowledge.