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According to Rosch's approach to hierarchical categorization, which level is considered 'special'?
According to Rosch's approach to hierarchical categorization, which level is considered 'special'?
- Superordinate
- Basic (correct)
- Subordinate
- None of the above
Moving to a superordinate level in a hierarchical categorization results in a loss of information.
Moving to a superordinate level in a hierarchical categorization results in a loss of information.
True (A)
What is the example used in the text to demonstrate how knowledge affects categorization?
What is the example used in the text to demonstrate how knowledge affects categorization?
Naming objects, such as a guitar, which is categorized at the basic level rather than the superordinate level (musical instrument) or the subordinate level (rock guitar).
The Maya Itza in Guatemala are known to classify plants and animals at the ______ level.
The Maya Itza in Guatemala are known to classify plants and animals at the ______ level.
Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions in Rosch's approach to hierarchical categorization:
Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions in Rosch's approach to hierarchical categorization:
The results of Tanaka and Taylor's experiment showed that experts and nonexperts use an equal number of subordinate categories when naming birds.
The results of Tanaka and Taylor's experiment showed that experts and nonexperts use an equal number of subordinate categories when naming birds.
What is the main question explored in the section 'How are categories organized?'
What is the main question explored in the section 'How are categories organized?'
Which rating indicates that a member fits poorly within a category?
Which rating indicates that a member fits poorly within a category?
Prototypical objects have lower family resemblance than non-prototypical objects.
Prototypical objects have lower family resemblance than non-prototypical objects.
What can be inferred about prototypical objects based on their characteristics?
What can be inferred about prototypical objects based on their characteristics?
In Rosch & Mervis's study, participants were asked to list attributes common to a _____ and a sofa.
In Rosch & Mervis's study, participants were asked to list attributes common to a _____ and a sofa.
Match the following objects with their level of prototypicality:
Match the following objects with their level of prototypicality:
What is a limitation of the definitional approach?
What is a limitation of the definitional approach?
According to Wittgenstein, every member of a category must meet the same criteria.
According to Wittgenstein, every member of a category must meet the same criteria.
Give an example of a property that categorizes a 'cat'.
Give an example of a property that categorizes a 'cat'.
A ________ is typically defined as an unmarried adult human male.
A ________ is typically defined as an unmarried adult human male.
Match the definitions with their corresponding categories:
Match the definitions with their corresponding categories:
According to the definitional approach, what traits might categorize a 'chair'?
According to the definitional approach, what traits might categorize a 'chair'?
The definitional approach relies heavily on strict criteria for categorization.
The definitional approach relies heavily on strict criteria for categorization.
What is a characteristic of a cat that differs from a dog?
What is a characteristic of a cat that differs from a dog?
Which brain area responds to faces?
Which brain area responds to faces?
Patients with damage to the inferior temporal (IT) lobe may have difficulty recognizing both living things and non-living things.
Patients with damage to the inferior temporal (IT) lobe may have difficulty recognizing both living things and non-living things.
What is the term used to describe the inability to recognize objects, despite being able to see them perfectly well?
What is the term used to describe the inability to recognize objects, despite being able to see them perfectly well?
The ______ approach to categorization is based on comparing an object to a mental image of the typical member of a category.
The ______ approach to categorization is based on comparing an object to a mental image of the typical member of a category.
Match the following brain areas with their corresponding functions:
Match the following brain areas with their corresponding functions:
Which of the following is NOT a way to categorize objects?
Which of the following is NOT a way to categorize objects?
Expert knowledge can influence how we categorize objects.
Expert knowledge can influence how we categorize objects.
What is the theory that explains how the activation of one concept in a network can spread to related concepts?
What is the theory that explains how the activation of one concept in a network can spread to related concepts?
What is the primary purpose of a semantic network?
What is the primary purpose of a semantic network?
Semantic networks were proposed by Collins & Quillian in 1969.
Semantic networks were proposed by Collins & Quillian in 1969.
What are the main components of a semantic network?
What are the main components of a semantic network?
In a semantic network, shared properties are stored at a higher-level ______.
In a semantic network, shared properties are stored at a higher-level ______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What does cognitive economy in semantic networks achieve?
What does cognitive economy in semantic networks achieve?
Exceptions in a semantic network are placed at higher nodes.
Exceptions in a semantic network are placed at higher nodes.
What type of model is a semantic network suitable for?
What type of model is a semantic network suitable for?
Which of the following is an example of a vehicle?
Which of the following is an example of a vehicle?
All vegetables can be categorized as vehicles.
All vegetables can be categorized as vehicles.
What is meant by the term 'categories' in knowledge organization?
What is meant by the term 'categories' in knowledge organization?
The _____ approach categorizes objects based on specific definitions.
The _____ approach categorizes objects based on specific definitions.
Match the following categories with their examples:
Match the following categories with their examples:
Which of the following describes the 'exemplars' method of categorizing?
Which of the following describes the 'exemplars' method of categorizing?
Categories provide no guidance on understanding new situations.
Categories provide no guidance on understanding new situations.
Name one way people categorize objects.
Name one way people categorize objects.
Flashcards
Definitional Approach
Definitional Approach
Categorization based on matching properties to a definition.
Properties of a Cat
Properties of a Cat
Characteristics like having fur, meowing, and chasing mice.
Limitation of Definitions
Limitation of Definitions
Definitions do not encompass all members of a category.
Family Resemblance
Family Resemblance
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Chair Definition Example
Chair Definition Example
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Exceptions in Categories
Exceptions in Categories
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Criteria Variability
Criteria Variability
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Wittgenstein's Proposal
Wittgenstein's Proposal
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Knowledge Organisation
Knowledge Organisation
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Concepts
Concepts
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Categories
Categories
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Prototypes
Prototypes
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Exemplars
Exemplars
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Long-term Memory
Long-term Memory
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Categorization Benefits
Categorization Benefits
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Hierarchical Categorisation
Hierarchical Categorisation
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Basic Level Categories
Basic Level Categories
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Privileged Tier
Privileged Tier
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Effects of Knowledge on Categorisation
Effects of Knowledge on Categorisation
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Culture and Categorisation
Culture and Categorisation
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Subordinate Level
Subordinate Level
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Maya Itza Classification
Maya Itza Classification
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Tanaka & Taylor Experiment
Tanaka & Taylor Experiment
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Prototypicality
Prototypicality
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High Family Resemblance
High Family Resemblance
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Verification Time
Verification Time
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Attribute Listing Experiment
Attribute Listing Experiment
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Overlap of Characteristics
Overlap of Characteristics
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FFA
FFA
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PPA
PPA
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Visual Agnosia
Visual Agnosia
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Inferior Temporal Lobe
Inferior Temporal Lobe
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Collins & Quillian’s Semantic Networks
Collins & Quillian’s Semantic Networks
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Prototype Approach
Prototype Approach
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Exemplar Approach
Exemplar Approach
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Semantic Network
Semantic Network
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Nodes
Nodes
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Links
Links
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Cognitive Economy
Cognitive Economy
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Exceptions in Semantic Networks
Exceptions in Semantic Networks
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Properties of a Concept
Properties of a Concept
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Collins & Quillian Model
Collins & Quillian Model
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Hierarchical Structure
Hierarchical Structure
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Study Notes
Knowledge Organization
- Concepts and categories are fundamental to organizing our world.
- Concepts are mental representations of general ideas or understandings.
- Categories are groups of similar things, considered pointers to knowledge.
Three Ways of Categorization
- Definitional Approach: Categorization based on whether an object's properties match a definition.
- Limitations: Definitions don't always encompass all members of a category.
- Example: A "cat" is defined by specific characteristics.
- Prototype Approach: Categorization based on similarity to a "prototype" – a typical member of a category.
- Prototypes represent averages of encountered category members.
- Prototypicality varies; some members are closer matches to the prototype than others.
- Example: A robin is a higher-prototypical bird compared to an ostrich.
- Exemplar Approach: Categorization by comparing new instances to stored exemplars (examples) of category members.
- This approach suggests people compare new instances to past experiences.
How Categories Are Stored in the Brain
- Areas of the brain are specific to processing categories.
- Categorization is distributed across multiple brain regions, rather than solely in one localized area.
- Specific brain areas respond to specific categories (e.g., faces, houses).
- Damage or dysfunction in these areas can impact categorization abilities.
Semantic Networks
- A model illustrating interconnected concepts (represented as nodes).
- Relationships between concepts (links) are represented in the model.
- Concepts are stored by linking to related concepts.
- Proposes concepts are arranged in networks in the mind.
- Collins & Quillian's model exemplifies this approach.
Spreading Activation
- An aspect of semantic networks where activation of a concept can spread to related concepts.
- Activation spreads along links in the network.
- Initial activation can prime related concepts.
How Cultural Background Affects Categorization
- Experts and non-experts use different levels of categorization (e.g., expert bird watchers use more detailed labels).
- Cultural contexts can influence categorization.
- For instance, individuals with greater exposure to nature may use more subordinate category names.
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Test your understanding of knowledge organization through concepts and categorization. This quiz covers definitional, prototype, and exemplar approaches, helping to clarify how we group similar items in our world. Challenge your grasp of these fundamental ideas!
