In Exemplar Theory, Categories Are Classified By

question 49

Multiple Choice

In exemplar theory, categories are classified by:

• A)overlooking the fuzziness of the category.
• B)comparing the exemplar to the prototype.
• C)maintaining a small number of specific instances of the category.
• D)maintaining a large number of specific instances of the category.

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Definitions:

Actor/Observer Bias

is the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing other people's behaviors to internal causes.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

People’s tendency to behave in ways that confirm their own expectations or other people’s expectations.

Ingroup/Outgroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group (the ingroup) while discriminating against members of other groups (the outgroup).

Stereotype

A stereotype is a fixed, generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.