Concepts and Categories Are Important Because They Allow Us To

question 73

Multiple Choice

Concepts and categories are important because they allow us to:

• A)classify objects or ideas as belonging to one single group and no others.
• B)avoid using prototypes in most situations.
• C)develop mental sets which help us solve new problems.
• D)organize and manage tremendous amounts of information.

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, showing the strength and direction of a linear relationship between them.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are liable to vary or change.

Chronically Depressed

A term describing a state where an individual experiences depression persistently over a long period.

Correlational Studies

Research methods that examine the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a correlation exists.