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:

Dissociative Disorders

Psychological disorders that involve a sudden loss of memory or change in identity due to the dissociation (separation) of the individual’s conscious awareness from previous memories and thoughts.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological disorder caused by directly experiencing or seeing a traumatic incident, leading to recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and intense stress.

Bipolar Disorder

A psychiatric condition marked by significant fluctuations in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function, often oscillating between periods of depression and mania.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.