Chapter 8 discussed in some detail the research by Heit and Barsalou about students' understanding of the concept "animal." If this research could be generalized to the concept "fruit," you would expect to find that

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The research by Heit and Barsalou on the concept "animal" suggests that both common (prototypical) and uncommon animals are included in people's understanding of the concept. If generalized to the concept "fruit," it would imply that people's concept of "fruit" similarly includes both common (prototypical) fruits like apples and oranges, as well as less common fruits, reflecting a broad and inclusive understanding of the category.

Chapter 8 Discussed in Some Detail the Research by Heit