Which of the following is characteristic of prototype theory?
A. exceptions are not included in the list of defining properties
B. listing all of the essential features of an object or event
C. constructing a mental image and seeing if a new object matches this image
D. defining the concept through the use of language and heuristics
Answer: C
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a. hostile sexism b. benevolent sexism c. confirmation bias d. self-serving bias
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a. ?respondent behavior b. ?operant behavior c. ?intervening variables d. ?referents of consciousness e. ?all behavior
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a. are interested in how people are influenced by their social environments. b. are concerned with people's perspectives of their social environments. c. advocate the use of common sense. d. are reliant on the insights of philosophers.
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