Research suggests that once we create mental categories (for any stimuli, be it lines or people), we:
A. take special note of overlapping or "fuzzy" boundaries
B. enhance (or exaggerate) perceived distinctions between them
C. change the boundaries quickly when "exceptions" arise
D. ignore them when we encounter new exemplars
Ans: B. enhance (or exaggerate) perceived distinctions between them
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What will be an ideal response?
The only thing that Gabe understands about death is that if it stops moving and thinking, it's dead. This most indicates an understanding of
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