When David first moved to Austin he had to rely on the GPS in his car. Over time, David found that he could navigate the city without using his GPS. David must have developed a ____________ of the city.
A) symbolic representation
B) mental representation
C) prototype
D) set of defining attributes

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A mental representation is a cognitive map or mental map of a place or concept. David developed a mental representation of the city of Austin which allowed him to navigate without the use of a GPS. Symbolic representation is the use of abstract symbols to represent something else. A prototype is an example that embodies the most typical or essential characteristics of a concept. A set of defining attributes is a set of features that must be present for an object or concept to belong to a particular category. None of these options accurately describe David's situation.

When David First Moved to Austin He Had to Rely