The Word "Fruit" Would Be Considered A(n) _____ Used to Represent

question 148

Multiple Choice

The word "fruit" would be considered a(n) _____ used to represent such foods as apples, pears, and oranges.

• A)algorithm
• B)heuristic
• C)prototype
• D)concept

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Definitions:

Memory in Infants

The cognitive process by which infants store, retain, and recall information and experiences.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed (seen, heard, touched, smelled, or sensed in any way).

Habituation

The process by which an organism becomes accustomed to a repetitive stimulus, leading to a decrease in response over time.

Primary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions or behaviors in infants focused on their own body, observed as a foundational stage in the development of cognitive skills.