When young Violet thinks of a fire truck,several other details immediately show up in her thinking.She thinks "vehicle," "red," "emergency," "lights and siren," and "helpers." The way she organizes these various concept categories based on particular features is an example of a(n)__________.
A) concept map
B) exemplification
C) prototype
D) hierarchy

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The way young Violet organizes her thoughts based on particular features shows a hierarchical organization of concepts, where each concept is subsumed under a broader category. For example, "vehicle," "lights and siren," and "helpers" are subcategories of "fire truck," which is a more general concept. This type of organization is characteristic of a hierarchical structure.

When Young Violet Thinks of a Fire Truck,several Other Details