Psychologist Eleanor Rosch Noted That the Rules or Attributes That

question 264

Multiple Choice

Psychologist Eleanor Rosch noted that the rules or attributes that define categories of natural objects and events in everyday life are usually not as clear and distinct as those that define formal concepts. Thus, she described natural concepts as:

• A) being more susceptible to functional fixedness than formal concepts.
• B) having fuzzy boundaries.
• C) being derived by trial and error.
• D) having sharply defined boundaries.

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Definitions:

Root Apical Meristem

The region at the tips of roots in plants where cells are continuously dividing, allowing roots to grow and extend into the soil.

Pfr

A form of the phytochrome, a photoreceptor protein in plants, that is active in red and far-red light for regulating plant growth.

Far-Red Light

Far-red light refers to the deep red light near infrared, with wavelengths between 700nm and 800nm, important in plant photomorphogenesis.

Ethylene

A hydrocarbon gas (C2H4) that acts as a plant hormone, regulating a wide range of processes including fruit ripening and leaf senescence.