Why Is Categorization an Efficient Way of Thinking

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why is categorization an efficient way of thinking?

• A) It reduces the amount of information about a concept in memory.
• B) It makes information about a concept more specific.
• C) It reduces the number of concepts held in memory.
• D) It prioritizes the important information in a concept.

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Definitions:

Irish Republican Army

A militant organization dedicated to Irish nationalism and the end of British rule in Northern Ireland.

Protestant Paramilitary

Armed groups formed along Protestant ideological lines, typically in contexts of religious or sectarian conflict, emphasizing militaristic discipline and organization.

Helsinki Accords

An important diplomatic agreement signed in 1975 by 35 nations, including the USA and the USSR, aimed at improving relations between the Communist bloc and the West, and securing human rights as part of the détente policy.

Human Rights

Fundamental rights and freedoms believed to be entitled to all individuals, regardless of nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status.