The Template Theories,prototype Theories,feature Theories,and Computational Theories of Form and Pattern

question 37

Multiple Choice

The template theories,prototype theories,feature theories,and computational theories of form and pattern perception are all

• A)cognition-driven theories.
• B)stimulus models.
• C)bottom-up theories.
• D)top-down theories.

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Definitions:

Availability Heuristic

An instinctive heuristic that uses the readily accessible instances that occur to someone as they assess a distinct theme, notion, strategy, or judgement.

Unusual Uses Test

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Remote Associates Test

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Divergent Thinking

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