The mental categories we have formed to group objects, events, or situations that share similar features or characteristics are called:
A) concepts.
B) mental images.
C) algorithms.
D) heuristics.

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Concepts are mental categories that allow us to group objects, events, or situations that share similar features or characteristics. Mental images refer to the mental representations we have of specific objects or events. Algorithms are problem-solving strategies that involve following a specific procedure to arrive at a solution. Heuristics are problem-solving strategies that use shortcuts or rules of thumb to arrive at a solution. Therefore, the best choice is A, concepts.

The Mental Categories We Have Formed to Group Objects, Events