Questions and Answers
What does concept refer to?
An idea about something that provides a means of understanding the world
What is criticized in the feature-based categories?
The lack of featural analysis in categorization
What is a prototype in prototype theory?
An abstract average of all the objects in the category encountered before
What is considered necessary and sufficient to define a category according to the classic view of categories?
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Which type of categories do not readily lend themselves to featural analysis according to the text?
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Study Notes
Concept and Category
- A concept refers to a mental representation or an abstract idea that represents a set of objects, events, or ideas.
Criticism of Feature-Based Categories
- The feature-based categories are criticized for being overly rigid and unable to capture the complexities and nuances of real-world categories.
Prototype Theory
- In prototype theory, a prototype is a central, typical, or most representative example of a category that serves as a reference point for other category members.
Classic View of Categories
- According to the classic view, a category is defined by a set of necessary and sufficient features that are shared by all members of the category.
Limitations of Featural Analysis
- Categories that are based on family resemblance, such as game or art, do not readily lend themselves to featural analysis, as they lack clear and distinct features that define them.
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Description
Test your understanding of declarative and procedural knowledge, categorization, and organization of knowledge with this quiz. Explore the concepts of category, concept, and feature-based categories in cognitive psychology.
