Describe the Prototype Approach to Categorization

question 26

Essay

Describe the prototype approach to categorization.Define prototype and give examples for the category of "clothing." Mention items that are high and low on prototypicality in the clothing category.Finally,describe the experiments that Rosch and her colleagues did to demonstrate the connections between prototypicality and behavior.

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Definitions:

Norms

Shared standards of acceptable behavior within a society or group.

Decision Process

The cognitive process involved in choosing between different alternatives or developing strategies to address a problem or achieve a goal.

Taking Responsibility

The act of acknowledging and accepting the choices one has made, the actions one has taken, and the results they have led to.

Informational Conformity

Refers to the process of conforming to others' behavior under the belief that their interpretation of an ambiguous situation is more accurate.