A mental category that groups objects, relations, activities, abstractions, or qualities having common properties is called a(n):
A) mental set.
B) concept.
C) algorithm.
D) prototype.

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The definition given best fits the concept of a mental category. Mental sets refer to a habitual way of approaching problem-solving, algorithms are a step-by-step process for problem-solving, and prototypes refer to a specific example that embodies the characteristics of a concept.

A Mental Category That Groups Objects, Relations, Activities, Abstractions, or Qualities