Most People Take Longer to Identify a Platypus as a Mammal

question 159

Multiple Choice

Most people take longer to identify a platypus as a mammal than to identify a cat as a mammal. This is likely because a cat is closer to most people's _______________ for the concept of mammal.

• A) mental set
• B) prototype
• C) basic concept
• D) algorithm

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Definitions:

Tangible

Refers to physical items or properties that can be seen and touched.

Assessed

Evaluated or estimated the value, quality, or extent of something.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Assumptions

A considered belief or supposition made before having full knowledge, used as a basis for decision-making in various contexts.