Mental representations of an average category member are called _____________ and allow for "classification by resemblance."
A) mental sets
B) concepts
C) algorithms
D) prototypes
Answer: D
Rationale: Prototypes are mental representations of an average category member. To determine whether something belongs in a category, individuals can compare it to the prototype for the category.
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