Many People Categorize Tomatoes as a Vegetable, Even Though They

question 73

Multiple Choice

Many people categorize tomatoes as a vegetable, even though they technically meet the scientific definition for a fruit. A likely reason for this is that:

• A) they are using classical categorization.
• B) tomatoes only belong in a category of their own.
• C) tomatoes are closer to most people's prototype for a vegetable than their prototype for a fruit.
• D) the tomato is a common prototype for fruit.

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Definitions:

Observable Behaviors

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Symbolic Interactionism

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Pragmatism

A philosophical tradition that considers thought to be a tool for prediction, problem solving, and action, emphasizing practical consequences and real effects.

Dynamic Processes

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