What are the two main functions of forming concepts?
Explain prototype model and exemplar model.
A group of concepts linked or connected together by related concepts is a conceptual hierarchy.
When Karen saw the doughnuts in the bakery section of the store, she remembered that she still needed to get frosting for her homemade cupcakes. This connection is an example of a __________.
Using the prototype model, how would one form a concept of a fish?
A concept is the general idea of objects, events, animals, or people based on common features, traits, or characteristics.
Explain the three ways of organizing concepts.
Using the exemplar model, how would one form a concept of a cat?
Enrique made a list of things he needed from the store. He listed all of the fruits, then the dairy, and finally, some household cleaning items. Enrique’s list is an example of a __________.
What is the difference between a 10-month-old and a 5-year-old in forming concepts?
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