Categorizing Objects: The Usefulness of False Friends Flashcards
1
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Is categorization manual or automatic?
A
Categorization is automatic
2
Q
Explain the classical theory of categorization
A
Objects, items, people, or animals are classified by their characteristics
3
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Explain the prototype theory of categorization
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Thing being classified matches a prototype or example better than anything else, no perfect match but where it fits best
4
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Explain the exemplar theory of categorization
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Thing being classified is compared to examples you’ve seen before. ex) A dog looks like Lassie, must be a dog
5
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What did Whittlesea theorize in categorization?
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He tested categorization theories/systems, designed tests to determine which categorization system a person uses
