Students Taking an Introductory Class in a Subject That Is

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Multiple Choice

Students taking an introductory class in a subject that is completely new to them often find that the material seems very disorganized and confusing at the beginning.As the class progresses,the information seems to become better structured,and the students find it easier to integrate and interpret new material.One important reason for this happy change is that the students are developing _____ that allow them to make sense of,organize,and utilize information in memory.

• A) prototypes
• B) schemas
• C) frames
• D) feature lists

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Definitions:

Theories of Word Meaning

Various scholarly hypotheses and models explaining how words acquire their meanings and the cognitive processes involved.

Function

In mathematics and computer science, it refers to a relation or expression involving one or more inputs and a single output.

Folk

Relating to the traditional art, music, lore, and practices of a community or culture.

Propositional

Pertaining to or involving propositions, which are statements or expressions in logic that can be either true or false.