People Can Often Decide Whether Something Is a "Vehicle" Even

question 34

Multiple Choice

People can often decide whether something is a "vehicle" even though they cannot clearly define the category "vehicles". The fact that they do so tends to support the concept of

• A) semantic priming.
• B) the availability heuristic.
• C) prototypes.
• D) the word-superiority effect.

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Definitions:

Latent Function

Unintended or unrecognized consequences of an institution, action, or social process that may not have been explicitly acknowledged.

Dysfunctional Function

A paradoxical term often used to describe societal practices or institutions that persist despite having negative effects on the social system.

Contributing Function

A role or activity that plays a part in achieving a larger purpose or result.

Functionalism

A theoretical framework in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.