In the context of the act frequency approach,a robin is more _____ of the bird category than a penguin.

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The act frequency approach suggests that the more frequently a specific attribute or behavior is exhibited by members of a category, the more central that attribute or behavior is to the category prototype. Since robins are more frequently associated with birds than penguins due to their more common appearance and behaviors (such as flying), they are considered more prototypical of the bird category. Therefore, choice A (prototypical) is the best answer.

In the Context of the Act Frequency Approach,a Robin Is