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What is the main idea behind the concept learning theory?
What is the main idea behind the concept learning theory?
- Concepts are formed by abstracting the essential features from examples. (correct)
- Concepts are innate and do not require learning from examples.
- Concepts are formed through a combination of innate and learned features.
- Concepts are formed by memorizing every possible instance of a category.
Which theory proposes that concepts are represented as the central tendency or prototype of a category?
Which theory proposes that concepts are represented as the central tendency or prototype of a category?
- Knowledge pillar
- Prototype theory (correct)
- Psychological essentialism
- Exemplar theory
What is the main idea behind the exemplar theory of concept representation?
What is the main idea behind the exemplar theory of concept representation?
- Concepts are represented as the central tendency or prototype of a category.
- Concepts are represented as a collection of specific examples or instances. (correct)
- Concepts are represented as a set of necessary and sufficient features.
- Concepts are represented as innate, essential features.
What is the knowledge pillar theory in cognitive psychology?
What is the knowledge pillar theory in cognitive psychology?
Which theory suggests that people assume that categories have an underlying essence or nature?
Which theory suggests that people assume that categories have an underlying essence or nature?
According to the concept learning theory, what is the process by which people form new concepts?
According to the concept learning theory, what is the process by which people form new concepts?
Which theory suggests that concepts are represented as a collection of specific examples, rather than as abstract features or prototypes?
Which theory suggests that concepts are represented as a collection of specific examples, rather than as abstract features or prototypes?
According to the prototype theory, how are concepts represented in the mind?
According to the prototype theory, how are concepts represented in the mind?
Which theory suggests that people assume categories have an underlying essence or nature, even if they cannot identify the specific essential features?
Which theory suggests that people assume categories have an underlying essence or nature, even if they cannot identify the specific essential features?
According to the knowledge pillar theory, how is knowledge organized in the mind?
According to the knowledge pillar theory, how is knowledge organized in the mind?
