Nikki Wandered into a Produce Store in Chinatown and Saw

question 179

Multiple Choice

Nikki wandered into a produce store in Chinatown and saw abin marked LITCHIS that was filled with small round objects with bumpy red shells. As she was trying to decide whether"litchis" were fruits or vegetables, she was mentally comparing them to her memories of other instances of fruitsand vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes, raspberries,strawberries, and grapes. In her attempt to classify the litchis,Nikki was using:

• A)exemplars.
• B)formal concept rules and features.
• C)stereotypes.
• D)prototypes.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other nerve cells and conduct them toward the cell body.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities, cognition, memory, and learning; it is divided into two hemispheres.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signal inputs to the cerebral cortex, except for the sense of smell.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions such as fear and pleasure, as well as instincts and mood.