Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
- 2. Psychology Research2h 20m
- 3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
- 4. Sensation and Perception28m
- 5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- 6. Learning41m
- 7. Memory34m
- 8. Cognition37m
- 9. Emotion and Motivation35m
- 10. Developmental Psychology33m
- 11. Personality48m
- 12. Social Psychology41m
- 13. Stress and Health41m
- 14. Psychological Disorders44m
- 15. Treatment47m
8. Cognition
Language Development
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Research suggests that _____ affect the person's prototype for that category.
A
scientific characteristics do
B
what a person knows about a particular type of object does
C
culture does not
D
where a person lives does not

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Understand the concept of a 'prototype' in psychology, which refers to the best example or representation of a category in a person's mind.
Recognize that a person's prototype is influenced by their knowledge and experiences related to that category.
Consider how personal knowledge about a particular type of object can shape and refine one's prototype for that category.
Acknowledge that while scientific characteristics and cultural factors can influence knowledge, the direct impact on prototypes comes from what a person knows about the object.
Conclude that the correct answer is that 'what a person knows about a particular type of object' affects their prototype for that category, as it directly informs their mental representation.
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