Which of the following is the best definition of concept?

a. a mental category used to group objects according to shared features b. a rule of thumb for solving problems or making judgments
c. a mental picture or representation of an object or event
d. a comparison between two things based on similar features
e. a system of communication composed of symbols and following particular rules


a

Psychology

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a. Figure and ground b. Closure c. Good figure d. Common fate

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A token must be tangible, practical, and convenient to carry and dispense

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

How does Bandura’s concept of reinforcement compare to Skinner’s?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

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A. Meissner's corpuscles and Ruffini endings B. Merkel's disks and Pacinian corpuscles C. Pacinian corpuscle and Meissner's corpuscle D. Meissner's corpuscles and Merkel's disks

Psychology