In the Smith et al. (1974) model of semantic memory, __________ is the features and properties of a concept that are essential to its meaning: for example, "bearing live young," for "mammal."
a. definingness
b. perceptual category
c. prototyping
d. cognitive economics
Answer: a
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a. Eric: "According to this concept, the United States is more likely than other countries to be very careful in its foreign policy.". b. Samantha: "People who approve of US-centered nationalism are likely to believe that the United States can make decisions involving another country, but this other country cannot make decisions involving the United States.". c. Raquel: "We should elect politicians who believe in US-centered nationalism, because this perspective is especially likely to promote world peace.". d. Mark: "Fortunately, most US residents are aware that other countries in the world should have the same rights that the United States has.".
According to the Sophists, what is it that determines if an idea is accepted as the truth?
a. The truthfulness of the idea b. How effectively the idea is communicated c. The scientific evidence offered to support the idea d. The idea’s usefulness
According to the most recent research, which of the following statements is true concerning ethnic background and the development of Alzheimer's disease of dementia?
A. Japanese, Nigerian, and Amish have lower rate of prevalence of the disorder. B. Alzheimer's disease is found in roughly the same numbers across all ethnic groups. C. Educated European ethnic groups have a lower rate of getting the disease. D. Native Americans have a slightly higher rate of the disorder.