Psychology / Unit 7 Psych 0735 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Prototype
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The idea
A prototype is the best example of a concept, against which candidate members are compared.
In practice
A robin is judged a bird faster than a penguin, because it sits closer to the prototype.
Where people slip
Prototypes vary by culture and experience. The category is stable while its best example is not.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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