Rachel Took Longer to Agree with the Statement "An Ostrich

question 156

Multiple Choice

Rachel took longer to agree with the statement "an ostrich is a bird" than with the statement "a crow is a bird," because for Rachel an ostrich is dissimilar to her _____ of the category bird.

• A) formal concept
• B) heuristic
• C) prototype
• D) stereotype

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Definitions:

Euthanasia

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering, often in the context of terminal illness.

Slippery Slope

A logical fallacy or argument that suggests a small action will lead to a chain of events resulting in a significant and often negative outcome.

Grief

The deep sorrow that people feel at the death of another. Grief is personal and unpredictable.

Odd Actions

Behaviors or actions that deviate from what is typically expected or considered normal in a given context.