A Mutilated Lemon Will Still Be Categorized as a Lemon,while

question 13

Multiple Choice

A mutilated lemon will still be categorized as a lemon,while a counterfeit $20 bill will not be categorized as money.What does this say about categorization?

• A)Psychologists will never understand categorization.
• B)Category membership cannot be based on resemblance alone.
• C)Category membership is based on previously encountered examples.
• D)Prototype theory is the most accurate theory of categorization.

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Definitions:

Validity

The extent to which a method or procedure measures what it is supposed to measure.

Psychometric View

An approach in psychology that focuses on the measurement of mental functions, intelligence, abilities, and attitudes through the use of tests and questionnaires.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, understanding, and applying knowledge and skills, and the ability to adapt to new situations.

Predictive Validity

The degree to which a score obtained from a test or scale forecasts an individual’s future achievements on a similar activity.