Question 1

In contrast to prototypes,exemplars are ____.​

Accepted Answer

Exemplars are real examples of a category that have been experienced in the past and are stored in memory. They are not abstract or inaccurate like prototypes. They can be complex, but that is not their defining characteristic.

Question 2

The concepts we use to aid in our mental representation of our world are ____.​

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that concepts are organized into hierarchical categories, with more specific concepts nested within broader, more general concepts. This helps us to efficiently represent and interpret information about the world around us. While some concepts may be innate, many are learned through experience and are not randomly consolidated. Visual images may be one way we represent information, but they are not the only way.

Question 3

When Katherine makes a shopping list,she is very specific.Her list includes a 14 ounce can of Big Red diced tomatoes with peppers and onions and an eight-ounce package of Thick-n-Luscious cream cheese.Katherine's list uses ____ categories.

Accepted Answer

Katherine's list uses subordinate categories because she is being very specific by including the brand (Big Red), type (diced tomatoes with peppers and onions), and size (14 ounces) of the tomatoes, as well as the brand (Thick-n-Luscious), type (cream cheese), and size (8 ounces) of the cream cheese. Subordinate categories provide more detail and specificity within a specific category or group.

Question 4

Concepts are most accurately characterized as ____.​

Accepted Answer

Concepts are mental shorthand or mental representations that allow us to categorize objects or events based on their attributes, and create a framework for understanding and interacting with our environment. They are not exactly identical to each other, so they cannot be described as carbon copies or peas in a pod. Also, while they can be influenced by cognitive norms, they are not defined by them, hence D is not a correct answer.

Question 5

Which item belongs in the subordinate category?​

Accepted Answer

The item "poodle" belongs in the subordinate category because it is a specific type of dog, which is a type of animal that is a type of mammal. Therefore, "poodle" is a more specific subcategory within the broader category of "dog" and should be considered subordinate.

Question 6

Which item is the best example of a prototype for the category fruit?​

Accepted Answer

When people think of the category of fruits, the apple is often one of the first things that come to mind. It is a commonly recognized and widely consumed fruit with many different varieties, making it a good prototype for the category of fruit. The other options (kiwi, tomato, apricot) may not be as universally recognized or consumed as the apple.

Question 7

If you focused on a concept of something in your mind,your mental representation would most likely center on ____.​

Accepted Answer

When we create a mental representation of a concept, our brain tends to form a generalized image of what the thing looks like, or what it does. This is because our brain organizes information into categories or concepts, and a generalized image helps to capture the common features and characteristics that define that concept. It is not necessarily based on a specific example or desire, nor is it necessarily compared to a different concept.

Question 8

Which item is the best example of a basic level category?​

Accepted Answer

A basic level category is the most general level of categorization that we use in everyday language. "Dog" is a basic level category because it is a general term that people use when referring to a domesticated canine, without specifying any particular breed or type. B, C, and D are sub-categories that are more specific than the basic level category of "dog."

Question 9

Which item best illustrates an exemplar for the category fruit?​

Accepted Answer

An exemplar is a specific example within a category that is familiar or typical to someone. "The apples that grow in your backyard" are a specific and familiar example of fruit.

Question 10

Concepts we store in our long-term memories tend to be organized around the ____ of the information they represent.​

Accepted Answer

Long-term memories are organized around the meaning of the information they represent, as opposed to sensory details like emotional expression, auditory or tactile images. Our brain categorizes and organizes information based on how it relates to already existing knowledge and experiences, creating a network of interconnected concepts and associations.

Question 11

When most people make shopping lists,they use terms like "apples," "shampoo," or "milk." A list like this is using ____ categories.

Accepted Answer

The items listed are at the basic level of categorization as they are specific and easy to identify without needing further details or clarification. The basic level is the most commonly used level for categorization.

Question 12

Prototype is to most typical as exemplar is to ____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

When we think about the world,there are three conceptual levels that we use to categorize our knowledge.Typically,our thinking of the world falls within the ____.​

Accepted Answer

The basic level category refers to the most general and informative level at which we can categorize objects or concepts. It is the level of categorization that is most commonly used in our everyday thinking and language. For example, when we see a car, we most likely categorize it as a "car" rather than a more general category like "vehicle" or a more specific category like "sedan." Therefore, the answer is C) basic level category.

Question 14

When hanging out with a friend,Gayle mentions that she witnessed an accident recently.  Immediately,you begin to develop a mental image of the cars that were involved in the accident.  Your mental representation would most likely center on ____.​

Accepted Answer

When Gayle mentions witnessing an accident, the mental image that one would develop would most likely be a general image of what cars look like. It is not necessary to focus on a specific car that one has driven or would want to own, nor is it necessary to include all forms of transportation vehicles in the mental representation. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 15

When you go to the store in search of a particular brand or style of shoes,you are searching most directly within a ____.​

Accepted Answer

Searching for a particular brand or style of shoes is an example of looking within a subordinate category, which is the most specific level of categorization, focusing on detailed and specific attributes of the item.

Question 16

Pippa is shopping for a wedding gown.She looks at a particularly modern gown and complains that it just does not look like a wedding gown to her.Pippa is most likely comparing the actual gown to her ____ gown.

Accepted Answer

Pippa is comparing the actual gown to her prototype gown, which is her mental representation or ideal image of what a wedding gown should look like. This concept helps individuals categorize and make sense of new information by comparing it to a standard or typical example in their mind.

Question 17

A popular meme suggests that since chocolate grows on trees,it must be a fruit and since fruit is good for you,chocolate must be good for you.This illustrates use of a ____ concept.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

What is the most basic level of knowledge that contains the most specific concepts? ​

Accepted Answer

The subordinate category is the most specific level of categorization, containing detailed and specific concepts.

Question 19

If you assume that a man is homeless because his hair is messy and his clothes are old and tattered (which fits your concept of a typical homeless person),you are using a(n)____ as the basis for your assumption.​

Accepted Answer

A prototype is a mental image or representation that a person has about a particular category, such as "homeless person." In this case, the messy hair and old, tattered clothes seem to fit the person's prototype of a homeless person and are being used as the basis for their assumption.

Question 20

Marta has heard that making a shopping list will help her save money when shopping,so she decides to try it.Her shopping list includes fruits,veggies,and meat.Marta's list uses ____ categories.

Accepted Answer

Marta's list uses superordinate categories as fruits, veggies, and meat are broad categories that can encompass many subordinate categories (such as apples or broccoli within fruits and veggies). Subordinate categories would be more specific subcategories that fall within the broader superordinate categories. The other answer choices are not relevant to the type of categories used in Marta's shopping list.

Quiz 8: Cognition, language, and Intelligence

In contrast to prototypes,exemplars are ____.

The concepts we use to aid in our mental representation of our world are ____.

When Katherine makes a shopping list,she is very specific.Her list includes a 14 ounce can of Big Red diced tomatoes with peppers and onions and an eight-ounce package of Thick-n-Luscious cream cheese.Katherine's list uses ____ categories.

Concepts are most accurately characterized as ____.

Which item belongs in the subordinate category?

Which item is the best example of a prototype for the category fruit?

If you focused on a concept of something in your mind,your mental representation would most likely center on ____.

Which item is the best example of a basic level category?

Which item best illustrates an exemplar for the category fruit?

Concepts we store in our long-term memories tend to be organized around the ____ of the information they represent.

When most people make shopping lists,they use terms like "apples," "shampoo," or "milk." A list like this is using ____ categories.

Prototype is to most typical as exemplar is to ____.

When we think about the world,there are three conceptual levels that we use to categorize our knowledge.Typically,our thinking of the world falls within the ____.

When hanging out with a friend,Gayle mentions that she witnessed an accident recently. Immediately,you begin to develop a mental image of the cars that were involved in the accident. Your mental representation would most likely center on ____.

When you go to the store in search of a particular brand or style of shoes,you are searching most directly within a ____.

Pippa is shopping for a wedding gown.She looks at a particularly modern gown and complains that it just does not look like a wedding gown to her.Pippa is most likely comparing the actual gown to her ____ gown.

A popular meme suggests that since chocolate grows on trees,it must be a fruit and since fruit is good for you,chocolate must be good for you.This illustrates use of a ____ concept.

What is the most basic level of knowledge that contains the most specific concepts?

If you assume that a man is homeless because his hair is messy and his clothes are old and tattered (which fits your concept of a typical homeless person) ,you are using a(n) ____ as the basis for your assumption.

Marta has heard that making a shopping list will help her save money when shopping,so she decides to try it.Her shopping list includes fruits,veggies,and meat.Marta's list uses ____ categories.

Quiz 8: Cognition, language, and Intelligence

In contrast to prototypes,exemplars are ____.​

The concepts we use to aid in our mental representation of our world are ____.​

When Katherine makes a shopping list,she is very specific.Her list includes a 14 ounce can of Big Red diced tomatoes with peppers and onions and an eight-ounce package of Thick-n-Luscious cream cheese.Katherine's list uses ____ categories.

Concepts are most accurately characterized as ____.​

Which item belongs in the subordinate category?​

Which item is the best example of a prototype for the category fruit?​

If you focused on a concept of something in your mind,your mental representation would most likely center on ____.​

Which item is the best example of a basic level category?​

Which item best illustrates an exemplar for the category fruit?​

Concepts we store in our long-term memories tend to be organized around the ____ of the information they represent.​

When most people make shopping lists,they use terms like "apples," "shampoo," or "milk." A list like this is using ____ categories.

Prototype is to most typical as exemplar is to ____.

When we think about the world,there are three conceptual levels that we use to categorize our knowledge.Typically,our thinking of the world falls within the ____.​

When hanging out with a friend,Gayle mentions that she witnessed an accident recently. Immediately,you begin to develop a mental image of the cars that were involved in the accident. Your mental representation would most likely center on ____.​

When you go to the store in search of a particular brand or style of shoes,you are searching most directly within a ____.​

Pippa is shopping for a wedding gown.She looks at a particularly modern gown and complains that it just does not look like a wedding gown to her.Pippa is most likely comparing the actual gown to her ____ gown.

A popular meme suggests that since chocolate grows on trees,it must be a fruit and since fruit is good for you,chocolate must be good for you.This illustrates use of a ____ concept.

What is the most basic level of knowledge that contains the most specific concepts? ​

If you assume that a man is homeless because his hair is messy and his clothes are old and tattered (which fits your concept of a typical homeless person) ,you are using a(n) ____ as the basis for your assumption.​

Marta has heard that making a shopping list will help her save money when shopping,so she decides to try it.Her shopping list includes fruits,veggies,and meat.Marta's list uses ____ categories.

In contrast to prototypes,exemplars are ____.

The concepts we use to aid in our mental representation of our world are ____.

Concepts are most accurately characterized as ____.

Which item belongs in the subordinate category?

Which item is the best example of a prototype for the category fruit?

If you focused on a concept of something in your mind,your mental representation would most likely center on ____.

Which item is the best example of a basic level category?

Which item best illustrates an exemplar for the category fruit?

Concepts we store in our long-term memories tend to be organized around the ____ of the information they represent.

When we think about the world,there are three conceptual levels that we use to categorize our knowledge.Typically,our thinking of the world falls within the ____.

When hanging out with a friend,Gayle mentions that she witnessed an accident recently. Immediately,you begin to develop a mental image of the cars that were involved in the accident. Your mental representation would most likely center on ____.

When you go to the store in search of a particular brand or style of shoes,you are searching most directly within a ____.

What is the most basic level of knowledge that contains the most specific concepts?

If you assume that a man is homeless because his hair is messy and his clothes are old and tattered (which fits your concept of a typical homeless person) ,you are using a(n) ____ as the basis for your assumption.