Asteroids Were Likely Never Part of a Planet-Sized Body

question 26

True/False

Asteroids were likely never part of a planet-sized body.

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Definitions:

Prototype Theory

A theory in cognitive science that suggests concepts or categorical judgments are based on comparisons to a typical or average member of a category (the prototype).

Mental Image

A representation in a person's mind of the physical world outside of one's immediate perception.

Internal Representation

The mental constructs that individuals use to understand the world, including concepts, ideas, and images.

Theories of Word Meaning

Various scholarly hypotheses and models explaining how words acquire their meanings and the cognitive processes involved.