According to the Concept of Prototypes, How Do We Decide

question 30

Multiple Choice

According to the concept of prototypes, how do we decide whether an item belongs to a particular category?

• A) We count how many defining characteristics of the category it has.
• B) We consult a memorized list of which items belong to the category.
• C) We compare the item to the most typical members of the category.
• D) We compare the features of the item to a precise definition of the category.

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Definitions:

Intellectual Abilities

Refers to the mental capacity for reasoning, problem solving, and learning.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, including both natural and human-made conditions.

Delinquent

A person, typically younger, who behaves in a way that is illegal or not acceptable to most people.

Verbal Abuse

The use of words to cause harm to the person being spoken to, including insults, threats, and attempts to control or demean.