The most representative or ideal example of a category is called a(n)
A) prototype.
B) schema.
C) availability heuristic.
D) algorithm.
E) mental set.

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The most representative or ideal example of a category is called a prototype. This is a commonly accepted term in cognitive psychology and is used to describe the central, or ideal, representation of a category.

The Most Representative or Ideal Example of a Category Is