According to the Conceptual Network Approach, We Learn That a Canary

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to the conceptual network approach, we learn that a canary is a kind of bird, which is a kind of animal. We also learn the distinctive characteristics of canaries, birds, and animals. What evidence supports this view?

• A) People deal with many categories that are not clearly defined, such as "shore birds."
• B) People answer fast when asked whether a canary is yellow and slowly when asked whether a canary has skin.
• C) People who answer (correctly) that a canary has skin are likely also to (incorrectly) that a canary has hair.
• D) People have trouble answering questions about kinds of birds that they have not personally seen.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed plus variable costs) divided by the quantity of output produced, a measure of per unit cost.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a good or service, which can vary depending on the level of production.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost divided by the quantity of output, representing the variable cost per unit of output.

Marginal Product

The additional output resulting from using one more unit of a particular input, holding all other inputs constant.