Which of the Following BEST Defines a Prototype

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST defines a prototype?

• A) the most typical instance of a particular concept
• B) the beliefs and expectations we have about the characteristics of a particular group
• C) a mental category formed by learning the rules or features that define it
• D) individual instances of a concept or category held in memory

Comprehend the role of ethology in understanding behavioral adaptations.

Understand the relationship between fear, affiliation, and birth order.

Grasp the importance of social learning in behavior modification and development.

Acknowledge the physiological and psychological factors influencing motives.

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