"Wears glasses patched with tape; carries lots of books; has few friends." This, according to Mischel's terminology, might be a __________ of a category of person's referred to as "nerds"
A) profile
B) trait
C) personal construct
D) prototype

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According to Mischel's terminology, the description given fits the concept of a "prototype," which is a mental image or best example of a category. In this context, it refers to the typical image or common attributes associated with the category of "nerds."

"Wears Glasses Patched with Tape; Carries Lots of Books; Has