The Exemplar Approach to Semantic Memory Proposes That

question 14

Multiple Choice

The exemplar approach to semantic memory proposes that

• A) exemplars are stored at the basic level; nonexemplars are stored at the subordinate level.
• B) an exemplar is an idealized example of a category, derived by taking an average of the members of that category.
• C) experts make better use of exemplars, whereas novices make better use of prototypes.
• D) we store a number of examples for each concept; to classify a new stimulus, we compare it with this set of examples.

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Definitions:

Imprisoned

The state of being confined in prison as a form of punishment or while awaiting trial, resulting in significant restrictions on freedom.

Revenge

The act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone in retaliation for a wrong done to oneself or others.

Unpleasant Conditions

Situations or environments that are difficult, uncomfortable, or disagreeable to endure or experience.

Freedom

The state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint; often implies the ability to act according to one's own will.