The Prototype Model Emphasizes That When People Evaluate Whether a Given

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The prototype model emphasizes that when people evaluate whether a given item reflects a certain concept,they compare the item with the most typical items in that category and look for a "family resemblance" with that item's properties.

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Definitions:

Postsynaptic Membrane

A specialized area of a cell membrane in a neuron, positioned after the synaptic gap, that receives signals from another neuron.

Acetylcholinesterase

An enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the synaptic cleft, effectively terminating the signal between nerve cells.

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs in the presynaptic terminal of a neuron that store neurotransmitters which are released into the synaptic cleft during neurotransmission.

Voltage-Gated Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to changes in membrane voltage, crucial for nerve impulse transmission.