Explain the Concepts of Social Categorization and of Individuation

question 9

Essay

Explain the concepts of social categorization and of individuation. When does each occur, and what are the benefits of each? Mention examples of research that show the occurrence of individuation and social categorization in your answer.

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

The type of declarative memory that stores general knowledge, or objective facts and information.

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli or signals that can trigger the recall of information stored in the memory.

Long-Term Memory

The stage of memory capable of storing information for an extended period, ranging from a few days to a lifetime.