Prototypes Refer to

question 212

Multiple Choice

Prototypes refer to

• A)members of a social category who best represent the attributes of that category.
• B)our unique personal characteristics, such as our interests, abilities, and traits.
• C)our perception that we belong to various social groups, such as our gender, nationality, and so on.
• D)the most typical attributes embodied by members that belong to a social category.
• E)social categories that we use to categorize people such as gender, religion, and so on.

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Definitions:

Hamburgers

A popular food item typically consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat placed inside a sliced bun.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision. It represents the benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Budget Constraint

The limit on the consumption bundles that a consumer can afford given their income and the prices of goods and services.

Gardenburger

A brand of vegetarian burgers made from a variety of vegetables and grains.