Asked by Veronica Esteva on May 10, 2024

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You have encountered approximately 10 horses in your lifetime.You encounter a new,tall four legged animal with hair on its neck and a large snout.In order to determine whether it is in fact a "horse," you compare it to all the horses you have encountered before.It appears to match those horses on most features,and thus you decide it is in fact a "horse." This best represents which approach to concepts and categorization?

A) prototype theory
B) knowledge-based view
C) exemplar theory
D) classical view

Exemplar Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people categorize objects and concepts based on the comparison to typical instances or examples stored in memory.

Knowledge-based View

A perspective or theory emphasizing the role of knowledge in organizational capabilities and competitive advantage.

Classical View

The traditional perspective in various fields that emphasizes foundational principles and methodologies established through historical precedents.

  • Apply the understanding of prototype, exemplar, knowledge-based, and classical theories to categorize and recognize objects or entities.
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Rebecca RamirezMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Exemplar theory suggests that people categorize objects and entities by comparing them to individual instances or examples (exemplars) they have encountered in the past, rather than by comparing them to a prototypical or ideal example. In this scenario, comparing the new animal to the specific horses previously encountered aligns with exemplar theory.