According to the Discussion of Categories, the Basic Level of Reference

question 34

Multiple Choice

According to the discussion of categories, the basic level of reference has special status. This means that

• A) the basic level is more likely than other levels to show family resemblance.
• B) basic-level names are used more often and they are more informative than the superordinate-level names.
• C) the basic level is the most general label that can be supplied.
• D) basic-level names are prototypes, whereas superordinate- and subordinate-level names are not.

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Definitions:

Intervention

A deliberate process or action taken to improve a situation or address a problem within a team or organizational context.

Selective Exposure

The tendency to favor information or sources that reinforce existing beliefs, values, or attitudes, while avoiding contradictory information.

Role Assimilation

The process of adopting and internalizing the expectations, behaviors, and responsibilities associated with a particular social role within a group or society.

Behavioral Stability

Consistency in patterns of action or behavior over time, reflecting a person's or group's predictability and reliability.