The Prototype Theory of Categorization States That

question 162

Multiple Choice

The prototype theory of categorization states that:

• A)people make category judgements by comparing new instances with the category's prototype.
• B)each member of a category serves as its own ideal,or prototype.
• C)only the best exemplars of a category will be considered for membership into that category.
• D)category prototypes are genetically determined and are universal to all cultures.

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Definitions:

O Proposition

In traditional logic, an O proposition is a type of categorical statement that asserts some S are not P, where S and P are the subject and predicate respectively.

Contrary

Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; conflicting with each other.

Contraries

In the traditional square of opposition, a pair of categorical propositions that, in virtue of their logical form, could not both be true but could both be false (A and E).

Universal

Pertaining to or affecting the whole or applicable in all cases; general.